You are cordially invited to a scientific symposium honoring
UMD Physics Professor
Edward “Joe” Redish
Friday, March 31 – Saturday, April 1, 2017
University of Maryland
Please join our celebration of Joe’s 75th birthday and his 50 years with the Department of Physics. At this free symposium, more than a dozen presenters from around the world will speak on the following topics:
- Physics as Learning and Learning Physics
- Connections: Biology, Physics, Education
- Social Issues in Physics Education Research: Community, Diversity, Ethics
- Physics Education Research Today
For a full agenda and speaker details, please visit go.umd.edu/redishagenda
Register by March 24 at go.umd.edu/redishrsvp
Support Excellence in Physics Education
In lieu of gifts, the Redishes request that you consider supporting the E.F. Redish Endowed Professorship in Science Education at the University of Maryland. Donations can be made online at go.umd.edu/redishfund or by mailing a donation card with a check made payable to UMCPF. The donation card (PDF) is available for download at go.umd.edu/redishcard.
Plan Your Visit
A limited number of hotel rooms are available for Friday and Saturday nights at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center by calling the hotel at 301-985-7300 and asking for the “Joe Redish Celebration” room block. You may also book your group rate online.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact
Jennifer Casaregola at jencasa@umd.edu or 301-405-4324.
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