Steven  B  Zides

Work

M.S. Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN., 1998

M.S. Physics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN., 1994

B.A. Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY., 1988

1999 - Present ,     Physics Faculty, Wofford College

     Courses I have taught at Wofford include: Astronomy, Physics for Nonscientists, General Physics I/II, Physics

for Science and Engineering I/II, Modern Physics, Optics, Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and

Mathematical Methods for Physics.  Over the past several years I have been heavily involved in Wofford's freshman interdisciplinary learning communities.  In this regard, I have co taught "Cosmology and Ultimate Questions" with the Philosophy Department, "Science and Science Fiction" with the English Department,

“Theatre Physics” with the Theater Department, and “A World on the Edge” with the Philosophy Department. 

1998 - 1999,      Mathematics Adjunct Faculty, University of Tennessee

     While at UT, I taught Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, College Algebra, Business Calculus,      Engineering Pre-calculus, and Engineering Calculus.

1993-1994,      Sylvan Learning Center, Knoxville Tennessee

     While at Sylvan, I assisted K - 12 students with mathematics and science skills.

1988 - 1991,     Secondary School Teacher, Webb School of Knoxville

     While at Webb, I taught Algebra II, Geometry, Physical Science, Physics, and AP Physics (C - Mechanics).

2002 - 2004,     NSF (DUE 0126788) "Seeing the Big Picture: Linking the Sciences and the Humanities"

     I am one of the Co - PIs on a $199,952 grant from the National Science Foundation.  The grant funded the

creation of eight freshman learning communities that linked introductory science (for non-scientists) to

introductory humanities courses.

November 2007,  Science & the Arts Conference at The Graduate Center, CUNY, NY, NY

        Professor Zides gave a talk on using theatrical works in the science classroom.

    October 2007,    Science and the Humanities Conference, Asheville, North Carolina

                Professor Zides gave a talk on using visual art and physical metaphor in the science classroom. He was also a

        co-presenter in a talk on using theatrical works in the physics classroom and a co-presenter in a talk on using 

        philosophical/social issues in the physics classroom.

August 2007,     MAA Conference, San Jose, California

        Professor Zides gave a talk on using visual art and physical metaphor in the science classroom.

November 2006,     SLSA Conference, New York, New York

        Professor Zides gave a talk on using theatrical works in the science classroom.

October 2006,     AIS Confernce, Atlanta, Georgia

        Professor Zides and Dr. Christine Dinkins presented the new World on the Edge learning community.

January 2006,   MAA Conference, San Antonio, Texas

          Professor Zides presented a talk on the mathematical aspects of Tom Stoppard’s play, Arcadia.

October 2005,    AIS Conference, George Mason University

     Professor Zides and Dr. Mark Ferguson presented the new Theatre Physics learning community.

October 2004,    AIS Conference, Johnson C. Smith University

     Professor Zides gave a talk that compared and contrasted the two physics learning communities (Science and Science Fiction & Cosmology and Ultimate Questions) currently being offered by the Wofford Physics Department. 

June 2004,          NAS  Investigating Introductory Sciences Conference, Washington D.C.

     Professor Zides represented Wofford College, in a panel discussion, focused on reform possibilities in the teaching of introductory science courses.  Included was a twenty minute presentation of Wofford's innovative Science-Humanities Learning Communities.

April 2004,         NSF CCLI Conference, Washington D.C.

     Professor Zides assisted PI Dr. Ellen Goldey in the presentation of the preliminary assessment results for Wofford's NSF grant “ Seeing the Big Picture: Linking the Sciences and the Humanities.”

March 2004,      Postmodernism Conference, Wofford College

     Professor Zides gave a talk explaining the postmodern perception of science and the science communities’ reaction to that position.

  American Mathematical Society (2006 – 2008)

  Society of Literature and Science (2006 – Present)

  Association of Integrated Studies (2004  - 2006)

   Graded the AP Physics (C) Electricity and Magnetism Exam (Summer 2007, 2008)

  Cultural Affairs Committee (2003-2007)

  Disabilities Committee (2003)

  Judicial Appeals Board (2000 – 2003)

  Interdisciplinary Learning Communities

  Collaborative Learning

  Experiential Learning

  Concept Mapping Assessment

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