Physics
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Department of Physics
2121 Euclid Avenue, PHY
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Science Building (SI)
2399 Euclid Avenue, Rm. 112
Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.2425
Fax: 216.523.7268
physics.dept@csuohio.edu
Physics Alumni in Teaching
Contents
Kristen Schuler | Janna Mino | Robert White | Ivona Maric | Tara Peppard | Karen Johnson | Zachary Kordeleski | Aaron Melnick
Kristen Schuler
Education:
BA Physics (Cleveland State University – 2016)
BS Math Education (Cleveland State University – 2016)
Experience:
Currently: Science Teacher,
St. Joseph Academy – Cleveland, OH
SPS Vice President 2015-2016
NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium Scholarship, 2014-15, 2015-16
Internship at NASA Glenn Research Center, Office of Education, 2015
Why CSU Physics?
“When I first transferred to CSU, my plan was to obtain a BS in Math and a teaching license through the CSUteach program. After taking Modern Physics to fulfill the science requirements, I found myself gravitating towards physics much more than my original program of study. After the course was complete, I couldn’t imagine ending my physics career.”
Current Occupation
“I am now teaching Physical Science and Physics at Saint Joseph Academy, an all-girl’s Catholic school here in Cleveland.”
Janna Mino
Education:
BA Physics, (Cleveland State University, 2015)
BS Chemistry, (Cleveland State University, 2015)
BS Biology, (Cleveland State University, 2015)
MA Teaching Science (Kent State University)
Experience:
SPS Secretary, 2013
SPS Vice-President 2014-2015
Currently: Director of Fellowship in Science Research & Eng,
Hathaway Brown School – Shaker Heights, OH
In her own words: “Janna was initially double-majoring in Chemistry and Biology, but after taking Physics I & II she wanted to continue taking more physics courses and decided to minor in Physics. Many of her Chemistry and Biology courses overlapped, so her schedule was able to accommodate more physics electives than she was initially anticipating. By the time Janna was in her senior year, she was able to qualify for a BA in Physics, and was working both as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant in the Physics department, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Only a few courses from a Physics BS, Janna had completed all the other courses for her other degrees and graduated with a "heavy" BA. ”
Robert White
Education:
BS Physics (Cleveland State University – 2015)
BS Math (Cleveland State University – 2015)
MS Physics (Cleveland State University – 2017)
Experience:
Currently: Full time Physics Instructor,
Physics Department,
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, OH
Why CSU Physics? Originally, my goal was to work toward a degree in math, with a minor in education. After some consideration, and a little push from Dr. Zilichikhis recommending me to work as a TA for the department, I switched to a physics minor. This quickly changed to a physics and mathematics dual major, a decision that I am beyond happy to have made. Later down the line, I was offered an option to work toward a Master’s degree in optics and materials. As a student, the physics faculty helped push me further and further, providing me not only knowledge in the laws of physics that describe the world around us, but also in how to take this information and teach. I gained valuable hands on experience from teaching in the labs which helped give me the confidence to stand in front of a class and speak, even if only for a brief moment. Various course presentations provided me with an insight on how to design a presentation so that the length of the talk matches the available timeframe. I was even able to present a research poster (based on research with Dr. Heus) at the OSU Supercomputer center!
Tara Peppard
Education:
BS Biology (Cleveland State University – 1994)
BS Physics (Cleveland State University – 2005)
MS Physics (Cleveland State University – 2009)
Experience:
Currently: Laboratory Operations Manager,
Physics Department
Cleveland State University – Cleveland, OH
Why CSU Physics? My love of physics began my senior year of high school when my physics teacher, Mr. Gotch, showed Jearl Walker's Kinetic Karnival videos. Physics was immediately my favorite subject. I went on to achieve a B.S. in Biology and Physics and a M.S. in Physics from Cleveland State University.
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Department of Physics
2121 Euclid Avenue, PHY
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Science Building (SI)
2399 Euclid Avenue, Rm. 112
Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.2425
Fax: 216.523.7268
physics.dept@csuohio.edu