Sam McKagan

Sam McKagan has a diverse work experience in the field of physics education. They have held positions at various institutions including the American Association of Physics Teachers, American Physical Society, Seattle Pacific University, PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, and Augsburg College. Their roles have ranged from research consultant to director, and they have been involved in the development of online resources, assessment tools, and training programs for physics faculty. Their expertise lies in research-based teaching methods, assessment practices, and the use of instructional computer simulations in physics education. Overall, Sam McKagan has made significant contributions to the field of physics education through their work in curriculum development, course reform, and enhancement of teaching methods.

Sam McKagan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Barnard College from 1994 to 1997. Later, from 1998 to 2000, they obtained a Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Washington. Sam McKagan then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the University of Washington, completing it from 2000 to 2004.