New APS Fellows Nominated from the Forum on Education

This year there are two new APS fellows, as nominated from the FEd. Their “citations” are below.

Daniel Claes, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Citation: For outstanding contributions to education initiatives associated with elementary particle physics, in particular to underserved remote rural communities.

Peter Shaffer, University of Washington
Citation: For contributions to the field of physics education research and to the development of research-based instructional materials that have led to improved learning in physics by undergraduates and K-12 teachers.


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