You might not think that putting a plate of cookies on top of your car is the best place for a ten minute car ride across town.  However, from a physics point of view, there is...

The key to learning is genuine, deep understanding. My most successful students learn not just by memorizing equations but by developing the tools to critically and effectively approach challenging problems. A huge part of that is understanding the fundamentals...

To be successful in learning a physical science course, memorization should be minimal and limited to conventions, nomenclature, and practiced solely through listening, reading, and writing. The aim, rather, is to understand the concepts; even...

On my trip to Hong Kong, I vividly remember my aunt asking me, as I sat across from her on a bus, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I recall trying to come up with some sort of smart response,...

Let's start at the beginning. Do I need a tutor?So you think you might need a physics (or math) tutor but how do you...

When I tell people that I am in graduate school to study physics, the most common reaction is a noticeable cringe.  People are impressed, but say that...