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Debbie Hearn (B.Sc. (Hon), Saskatchewan, M.Sc., British
Columbia, Ph.D., Calgary)
Debbie is delighted to have been at Malaspina
(VIU) since August, 1999. The
small class sizes and the beautiful surroundings make it a wonderful
place to teach and learn physics. She taught physics for many years at
the University of Calgary before coming to Nanaimo.
Debbie is very interested in research about physics teaching and how to
make it more effective. She has had a lifelong interest in creativity in
science, and its relationship to scientific discovery and problem
solving. She is in the process of designing and coding a computer
program that solves qualitative physics problems in a way that
demonstrates understanding of physics, much as an expert, as opposed to
a novice, might do. The program is based on the premise that successful
understanding of physics is related to how we structure our knowledge
about it.
Debbie is also very interested in quantum mechanics, and in studying
some alternative interpretations of the theory. As well, she continues
to be interested in space physics, specifically modeling the Earth's
magnetospheric magnetic field in order to better understand the aurora.
Debbie can be reached by voice mail at (250)753-3245, local 2641, or by
email to deborah.hearn@viu.ca.
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