Mathis Research Group 
June 1, 2026
January 30, 2026
Dr. Clausell Mathis Selected for AAPT Award
We are proud to announce that Clausell Mathis has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to physics education by being awarded the Winter 2026 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Fellow Award. He was presented with the award in Las Vegas, Nevada this January at the 2026 AAPT Winter Meeting. Congratulations, Clausell! Check out of the… View Article
January 16, 2026
ASTE Annual Conference 2026
On January 14th , Clausell traveled down to Chicago to present on his research on how physics teacher identities may influence equity in teaching approaches at the 2026 Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) conference! You can read his paper, published in the APS Journals, by clicking here: https://doi.org/10.1103/qmv3-jwm2December 19, 2025
Celebrating the Holidays with Our Culturally Responsive Crafting Project
As part of our Culturally Responsive Crafting Engaging Environments project, we hosted a Christmas party filled with joy, community, and celebration! The event was well attended, and we had a fantastic time singing Christmas carols and enjoying delicious food together. Check out some highlights from the party below!August 7, 2025
AAPT 2025
Our team had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 American Association of Physics Teachers conference in Washington, D.C. where the team was able to present our research and engage with the newest ideas and findings from the physics education community! Take a look at some of the pictures from the event:April 23, 2025
AERA ANNUAL MEETING 2025
The research team was able to join in on the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado where they were able to share their physics education projects while discussing the latest research in the field of education with other professionals! Here are some photos taken at the event:March 23, 2025
NARST Conference 2025
The research team participated in the NARST Annual Conference in Washington, DC. Below are a few highlights and photos from the conference, where the team shared research, engaged with colleagues, and connected with the broader science education community.March 17, 2025
Dr. Mathis Wins the Israel Tribute Award at the McKnight Conference
We are proud to share that Dr. Clausell Mathis was honored with the Israel Tribute Award at the McKnight Conference hosted by the Florida Education Fund. This prestigious award is given annually to recognize the Center Achiever of the Year—an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement. Congratulations to Dr. Mathis on this well-deserved… View ArticleMarch 17, 2025
Engaging Physics Teachers in Culture-Based Instruction at NSTA
Clausell, Ozlem, and Jay recently presented a one-hour workshop at the Fall NSTA Conference (National Science Teaching Association) on culture-based approaches to physics instruction. This was our first presentation together, and we were excited by the strong attendance and engagement from educators looking to make physics more inclusive and culturally relevant. Check out some highlights… View ArticleJanuary 18, 2025