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Session FB1: Coffee Break I

Chair: Tak Gurung, San Antonio College
Room: Oppenheimer Foyer

Friday, March 10, 2017 9:45AM - 10:05AM

FB1.00001: Coffee Break

Session FB2: Coffee Break II

Chair: Tak Gurung, San Antonio College
Room: Oppenheimer Foyer

Friday, March 10, 2017 2:55PM - 3:15PM

FB2.00001: Coffee Break

Session F1: General Session II

Sponsoring Units: AAPT
Chair: Tak Gurung, San Antonio College
Room: Oppenheimer OC 108

Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:00AM - 10:24AM		F1.00001: Computation as Part of a Balanced Undergraduate Physics Curriculum Invited Speaker: Marie Lopez del Puerto Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:24AM - 10:36AM		F1.00002: Teaching Arduinos in an Accelerated Semester Andra Petrean Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:36AM - 10:48AM		F1.00003: A New Assessment Approach that Models Legitimate Practice David Donnelly Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:48AM - 11:00AM		F1.00004: Physics Teacher Education at Texas State University Hunter Close, Eleanor Close, David Donnelly, Tracy Cooper, Russell Krummell, Pamela Word Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:00AM - 11:12AM		F1.00005: Austin-San Antonio Area Physics Teacher Network Pamela Word, Tracy Cooper, Russell Krummell, Hunter Close, Eleanor Close, David Donnelly Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:12AM - 11:24AM		F1.00006: Problem-based learning in the high-school physics classroom Tracy Cooper Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:24AM - 11:36AM		F1.00007: Quantum Physics for High School Teachers Karen Jo Matsler, Evelyn Restivo, Janie Head, Kenric Davies, Thomas O'Kuma Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:36AM - 11:48AM		F1.00008: Adventures in Outreach -- Austin Community College Hands-on Science (ACCHaOS) Paul Williams Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:48AM - 12:00PM		F1.00009: Lessons from the IPLWCs Thomas O'Kuma Preview Abstract

Session F2: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Science

Sponsoring Units: APS
Chair: David Hough, Trinity University
Room: Oppenheimer OC 110

Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:00AM - 10:12AM		F2.00001: Nano-optical Imaging of 2D Materials Chenwei Tang, Zhe He, Dmitri Voronine Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:12AM - 10:24AM		F2.00002: Ab Initio Study of the Barrier to Planarity of Cyclobutane, Silacyclobutane and Germacyclobutane Esther J. Ocola, Jaan Laane Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:24AM - 10:36AM		F2.00003: Ring-Puckering Potential Energy Functions and Structures for Trimethylene Sulfide and Its Monovalent Cation Hye Jin Chun, Esther J. Ocola, Jaan Laane Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:36AM - 10:48AM		F2.00004: Constraining Dark Energy and Curvature Parameters with Observations of Supernovae, Cmb Radiation, and Baryon Acoustic Oscillations Alvaro Joseph Hu Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:48AM - 11:00AM		F2.00005: The Analysis and Observational Fitting of Modified Gravity Models using \underline {CosmoEJS} Blake Palmer, Dr. Jacob Moldenhauer, Alvaro Hu Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:00AM - 11:12AM		F2.00006: The case of USNO-B1.0 1219-0427833: Binary, variable or both? Mark Rodriguez, Arthur Sweeney, Richard Olenick Preview Abstract
Saturday, March 11, 2017 11:12AM - 11:24AM		F2.00007: Plausible Answers to Questions Regarding Abiogenesis on Prebiotic Earth Grant Cooper Preview Abstract

Session F3: Workshop VII - Engaging Everyday Students in Real Astronomical Reserch

Sponsoring Units: AAPT
Chair: Stephanie Slater, Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research
Room: Chance Academic Center CAC 336

Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:00AM - 12:00PM

F3.00001: Workshop: Engaging Everyday Students in Real Astronomical Research Stephanie Slater Preview Abstract

Session F4: Workshop VIII - Einstein's Major Award Impacting Today's Electronics

Sponsoring Units: AAPT
Chair: Beverly Trina Cannon, Eastfield College
Room: Chance Academic Center CAC 338

Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:00AM - 12:00PM

F4.00001: Workshop: Einstein's Major Award impacting Today's Electronics Trina Cannon Preview Abstract

Session F5: Workshop IX - Make and Take

Sponsoring Units: AAPT
Chair: Bill Franklin, Forma PTRA
Room: Chance Academic Center CAC 243

Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:00AM - 1:00PM

F5.00001: Workshop: Make and Take Apparatus Bill Franklin Preview Abstract