February 17, 2012 – 9:30am- 11:30am CT - Stewart Center, Room 214ABC, Purdue University

A physics professor from North Carolina State University will discuss innovative ways to teach topics such as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at a public forum sponsored by Purdue's IMPACT initiative and the Teaching Academy.

Bob Beichner is a distinguished professor specializing in physics education, will speak at the forum. Beichner's topics will include SCALE-UP: Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies, his worldwide project to create and study classroom environments that support interactive, collaborative learning.

Those who wish to attend the forum must register by Feb. 16 at http://www.itap.purdue.edu/training/registration/?offeringid=5463