- Colorado School of Mines Alumni Teaching Award 2011
- Colorado School of Mines Martin Luther King Recognition Award 2011
- Outstanding Physics Faculty 2009-2010, presented by Colorado School of Mines Senior Class and Alumni Association
- Outstanding Faculty 2007-2008, presented by Colorado School of Mines Order of Omega
Faculty Directory
Vincent Kuo
Teaching Professor
Associate Department Head
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Contact Information
CoorsTek 382D
- Physics
- TeachPrep
Biography
My area of expertise is physics education research, with a concentration in problem solving in introductory calculus-based physics. I have been involved with reform efforts in implementing effective pedagogical practices and developing curricular material at 3 major universities over the past decade. I’m interested in utilizing various qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in my investigations into student learning to inform both pedagogy and curriculum.
Currently I am working on further refining the studio-physics curriculum here at Mines, and am involved with several pedagogical reform efforts with upper-division physics courses. Plans are also in the works for designing a Studio Electronics learning environment.
Education
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PhD, University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development
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MS, University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy
- BS, University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy
Research
- Physics Education Development
- Curricular Reform
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking