Physics, Philosophy, Pedagogy
Apr 7, 2026·
Jer Steeger
Rachel E. Scherr
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 epistemology to reimagine the power structures of typical physics classrooms, and we scaffold students’ reasoning with intuitive conceptual resources drawn from physics’ history.
My current work on this project is generously supported by the British Academy under Grant No. IF23\100451.
Talks
Rachel E. Scherr, Jer Steeger (2026). Student views about measurement in two quantum models.
Jer Steeger, Rachel E. Scherr (2026). Why not talk about measurement?
Authors
Jer Steeger
(they/he)
British Academy International Fellow
Jer Steeger is a historian and philosopher of physics taking a pluralist approach to issues in quantum foundations and physics education research.
Authors
Rachel E. Scherr
(she/her)
Associate Professor
Rachel E. Scherr conducts research in the teaching and learning of physics as well as physics disciplinary culture and practices.