Each summer, approximately 90 science teachers attend the unique Summer Physics Academy at Buffalo State. This program is ideal for those who teach full time during the school year. Participants earn 6 credit hours per course by taking these workshop classes during the summer. Visiting (non Buffalo State College) students must apply before registering.
Three courses are offered during the summer, after schools close. For those choosing to live on or near campus, apartment-style housing is available on campus (cost is approximately $200 per week), and several hotels are nearby. The work is intensive, and instructors are available during and after class to assist with assignments and projects. College faculty members and experienced master physics teachers teach all courses. Some financing is available.
Each course runs Monday through Friday for two to three weeks, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and some evenings (see individual course descriptions), with open facilities available in the evenings. The three courses offered summer 2009 are:
PHY510 (6cr) Process Skills in Physics Teaching for New Physics Teachers. SSB. July 13 - 24, 2009
PHY620 (6cr) Powerful Ideas & Quantitative Modeling in Mechanics. SSC. August 3 - August 21, 2009
PHY622 (6cr) Powerful Ideas & Quantitative Modeling in Electricity and Magnetism. SSC. August 3 - August 21, 2009
