Rachel E. Scherr

Rachel E. Scherr

Associate Professor
Rachel E. Scherr conducts research in the teaching and learning of physics as well as physics disciplinary culture and practices.
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The Quantum Group at Newcastle: A conceptual resources perspective on quantum interpretation

We discuss how quantum interpretations elucidate conceptual resources that can be useful for pedagogy.

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Jer Steeger
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

We explore the basic formalism of quantum mechanics alongside several prominent interpretations of it.

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Rachel E. Scherr
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IHPST 2026: A conceptual resources perspective on quantum interpretation

We discuss how quantum interpretations elucidate conceptual resources that can be useful for pedagogy.

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Jer Steeger
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Physics, Philosophy, Pedagogy

This project, a collaboration with Rachel E. Scherr, investigates how the intersection of physics and philosophy can benefit upper-level physics education. We draw on feminist …

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Jer Steeger
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APS Summit 2026: Why not talk about measurement?

We argue that teaching physics undergraduates different approaches to quantum measurement might bring their epistemologies closer to those of experts.

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Jer Steeger
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APS Summit 2026: Student views about measurement in two quantum models

We identify conceptual resources that reflect specific quantum interpretations and explore their potential for supporting specific learning goals in quantum mechanics.

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Rachel E. Scherr