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William Schmidt

Professor of Physics

237 Science/Mathematics Bldg.

(919) 760-8616

Profile

Professional biography

Dr. William Schmidt teaches general physics and introductory astronomy courses and directs research projects in physics and astronomy. His research interests include physics education and classroom techniques that enhance meaningful learning. His students use creative writing assignments to articulate their own associations and connections in a physics context to help them develop a “physics window” through which they view the world. Dr. Schmidt has given presentations at AAPT meetings on engagement techniques for smaller-sized classes to emphasize the broad skill set necessary for learning physics, and he has articles in The Physics Teacher. Dr. Schmidt joined the Meredith faculty in 2001.

Academic Credentials

Ph.D., Physics / Geophysics, University of North Dakota, 2001

MS, Physics, University of North Dakota, 1994

BS, Physics and Astronomy/Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1991

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1st Floor Park Center
(919) 760-8898
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 William Schmidt

William Schmidt

Professor of Physics

237 Science/Mathematics Bldg.

(919) 760-8616

Profile

Professional biography

Dr. William Schmidt teaches general physics and introductory astronomy courses and directs research projects in physics and astronomy. His research interests include physics education and classroom techniques that enhance meaningful learning. His students use creative writing assignments to articulate their own associations and connections in a physics context to help them develop a “physics window” through which they view the world. Dr. Schmidt has given presentations at AAPT meetings on engagement techniques for smaller-sized classes to emphasize the broad skill set necessary for learning physics, and he has articles in The Physics Teacher. Dr. Schmidt joined the Meredith faculty in 2001.

Academic Credentials

Ph.D., Physics / Geophysics, University of North Dakota, 2001

MS, Physics, University of North Dakota, 1994

BS, Physics and Astronomy/Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1991

Need help locating someone?
Human Resources
1st Floor Park Center
(919) 760-8898
(919) 760-8164
directory@meredith.edu