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William R. Evans

 

PhD Candidate
Physics Education Research Group
Department of Physics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

 

Bill is a Physics PhD student working with Professor Mats Selen.  His current research focuses on improving introductory physics for students not in physical science and engineering majors.  He is currently working on improving the introductory mechanics labs through involving more open-ended design-based activities which focus on developing students’ scientific skills. 

 

Bill also enjoys working with various outreach efforts and is interested in studying how to make these efforts more effective. 

Contact Information:
255 Loomis Laboratory
wevans2@illinois.edu

 

My Physics Department Page

 

Curriculum Vitae

 

 

Education: 

M.S. Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017

M.S. Mathematics, Brigham Young University, 2007

B.S. Physics-Astronomy, Brigham Young University, 2005

 

Physics Education Research (PER) Publications, Papers, Presentations and Posters: 

 

 

2019

 

    • AAPT Presentation: 
      W. Evans, S. Hulsey, M. McCord, M. Selen,
      “Implementing a Design-style Lab Reform in Algebra-based Electrodynamics”

2018

 

 

    • AAPT Presentation: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Results from Piloting a Design-style Lab in Introductory Algebra-based Mechanics”
    • PERC Poster: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Results from Piloting a Design-style Lab in Introductory Algebra-based Mechanics”

2017

 

    • W.R. Evans, M.A. Selen, "Investigating the use of mastery-style online homework exercises in introductory algebra-based mechanics in a controlled clinical study," Physical Review Physics Education Research, 13, 2, (2017) 020119-1 - 10. 
      [Publisher's Link]
    • AAPT Presentation: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Effects of a Design-style Lab in Introductory Algebra-based Mechanics”
    • PERC Poster: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Effects of a Design-style Lab in Introductory Algebra-based Mechanics”

2016

    • AAPT Presentation: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Investigating Effects of Reformed Laboratories on Student Motivation and Attitude”

2015

  • 2015 Summer Meeting of the
    American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) /
    Physics Education Research Conference (PERC)
    University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
    [AAPT Conference Link]     [PERC Conference Link]
    • AAPT Presentation: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Investigating Introductory Mechanics for Engineering and Life Science Students”
    • PERC Poster: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Investigating the Effects of Mastery-Style Homework in Introductory Mechanics”

2014

    • AAPT Presentation: 
      W. Evans, M. Selen,
      “Evaluating Mathematics Skills and Impact in a First-Semester Mechanics Course”

Pre-PER Publications: 

  • 2012 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS),
    The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    [Conference Link]
      • ISMS Presentation: 
        W. R. Evans, T. Momose, B. J. McCall,
        “Developing continuous-wave Raman lasers using solid para-hydrogen and barium nitrate for molecular spectroscopy applications”
  • M. Perera, B. A. Tom, Y. Miyamoto, M. W. Porambo, L. E. Moore, W. R. Evans, T. Momose, and B. J. McCall, “Refractive Index Measurements of Solid Parahydrogen,” Optics Letters, 36, 6, (2011) 840-842. 
    [Publisher’s Link] 
  • 2011 International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS),
    The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    [Conference Link]
      • ISMS Presentation: 
        W. R. Evans, T. Momose, B. J. McCall,
        “Toward a continuous-wave solid hydrogen Raman laser for molecular spectroscopy applications”
  • Master’s Thesis:  W. R. Evans, Investigating Poincare Reversibility in Approximations to Irreversible Systems Using a Vector Riemann-Hilbert Approach, Master’s Thesis, Department of Mathematics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2007). 
  • W. Evans, S. C. Barton, M. Clemens, D. D. Allred, “Understanding DC-bias sputtered thorium oxide thin films useful in EUV optics,” Proceedings of SPIE, 6317, 631711, (2006) 1-12. 
    [Publisher’s Link]
  • W. Evans, D. Allred, “Determining indices of refraction for ThO2 thin films sputtered under different bias voltages from 1.2 to 6.5 eV by spectroscopic ellipsometry,” Thin Solid Films, 515, 3, (2006) 847-853. 
    [Publisher’s Link]
  • Senior Thesis:  W. Evans, Determining Optical Constants for ThO2 Thin Films Sputtered Under Different Bias Voltages from 1.2 to 6.5 eV by Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, Senior Thesis, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (2005). 

 

 

 

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