Dr. Ruth Chabay
University of North Texas
Physics
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Education

PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1975.
Major: Physical Chemistry
MS, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1973.
Major: Chemistry
Degree Specialization: Physical Chemistry
BA, University of Chicago, 1970.
Major: Chemistry

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Professor of Physics and Chemistry, University of North Texas. (September 2018 – Present).
Professor Emerita of Physics, NC State University. (July 2010 – Present).
Distinguished Professor in Residence, Department of Physics, High Point University. (January 2017 – May 2018).
Weston Visiting Professor, Weizmann Institute of Science. (November 2012 – January 2013).
Professor of Physics, North Carolina State University. (August 2002 – July 2010).
Adjunct Professor of Physics, Carnegie Mellon University. (August 1996 – June 2002).
Senior Research Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University. (August 1987 – June 2002).
Senior Research Associate, Stanford University. (August 1984 – July 1987).
Government
Staff Fellow, National Cancer Institute, NIH. (August 1977 – July 1980).
Professional
Director / developer, Phlogiston Software. (August 1981 – July 1984).

Professional Memberships

American Physical Society. (August 1, 2001 – Present).

American Association of Physics Teachers. (December 10, 1991 – Present).

American Educational Research Association. (January 1, 1985 – September 2019).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
PHYS 1510, General Physics I with Calculus, 6 courses.
PHYS 1520, General Physics II with Calculus, 6 courses.
PHYS 1530, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, 6 courses.
PHYS 1540, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, 8 courses.
PHYS 5910, Special Problems, 1 course.
PHYS 5920, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
PHYS 5930, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
PHYS 6940, Individual Research, 2 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"A framework for understanding physics students' computational modeling practices," Other - Outside UNT. (2012).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Student use of physics to make sense of incomplete but functional VPython programs in a lab setting," Other - Outside UNT. (2011).

Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"Student understanding of cross product direction and use of right-hand rules: An exploration of representation and context dependence," Other - Outside UNT. (2011).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Selecting the correct solution to a physics problem when given several possibilities," Other - Outside UNT. (2010).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Possibilities: A framework for modeling students' deductive reasoning in physics," Other - Outside UNT. (2010).

Dissertation Committee Co-Chair,"Designing an energy assessment to evaluate student understanding of energy topics," Other - Outside UNT. (2007).

Dissertation Committee Chair, Other - Outside UNT. (2006).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Student performance in computer modeling and problem solving in a modern introductory physics course," Other - Outside UNT. (2005).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Learning of introductory physics concept recognition and concept articulation by vocational-technical high school students," Other - Outside UNT. (2000).

Awards and Honors

David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching, American Association of Physics Teachers. (2014 – Present).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2015). Matter \& Interactions. (Fourth), . Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley \& Sons.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2011). Matter \& Interactions. (Third), . Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley \& Sons.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2007). Matter \& Interactions. (Second), . New York: John Wiley \& Sons.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2007). VPython Introductory Computational Physics. (first), . COMPADRE.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2002). Matter \& Interactions. (First), . New York: John Wiley \& Sons.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (1995). Electric \& Magnetic Interactions. New York: John Wiley \& Sons.
Chabay, R., Larkin, J. H., Chabay, R. (1992). Intelligent tutoring systems and computer-assisted instruction: Shared issues and complementary approaches. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc..
Book Chapter
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Grayson, D. (2005). A more coherent topic sequence for E\&M. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physics Education 2004. 124-131. PO Box 392, UNISA 0003, South Africa: University of South Africa Press.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Grayson, D. (2005). Fundamental principles in introductory physics. Proceedings of the International Conference on Physics Education 2004. 58-68. PO Box 392, UNISA 0003, South Africa: University of South Africa Press.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Redish, E., Rigden, J. (1997). 3D visualization of fields. The Changing Role of Physics Departments in Modern Universities: Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education. 763-765. College Park, MD: AIP Press.
Sherwood, B., Chabay, R., Redish, E., Rigden, J. (1997). Integrating theory and experiment in lecture using desktop experiments. The Changing Role of Physics Departments in Modern Universities: Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education. 1053-1060. College Park, MD: AIP Press.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Caillot, M. (1993). Electrical interactions and the atomic structure of matter: Adding qualitative reasoning to a calculus-based electricity and magnetism course. Learning Electricity \& Electronics with Advanced Educational Technology. 115, 23-35. Berlin: Springer-Verlag.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. A., Larkin, J. H., Chabay, R. (1992). A practical guide for the creation of educational software. Intelligent tutoring systems and computer-assisted instruction: Shared issues and complementary approaches. 151-186. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc..
Larkin, J., Scheftic, C., Chabay, R., Gardner, M., Greeno, J., Reif, F., Schoenfeld, A., diSessa, A., Stage, E. (1990). An applied science of instructional design. Toward a scientific practice of science education. 163-186. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc..
Chabay, R., Redish, E., Risley, J. (1990). Computer tutors: Implications of basic research on learning and teaching. Computers in physics instruction: Proceedings. 290-301. Redwood City, CA: Addison Wesley.
Lepper, M., Aspinwall, L., Mumme, D., Chabay, R., Olson, J., Zanna, M. (1990). Self-perception and social perception processes in tutoring: Subtle social control strategies of expert tutors. The Ontario Symposium on Personality and Social Psychology. 6, .
Larkin, J., Chabay, R., Resnick, L., Klopfer, L. (1989). Research on teaching scientific thinking: Implications for computer-based instruction. Toward the thinking curriculum: Current cognitive research; 1989 Yearbook of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. 150-172. ASCD.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Bishop, G., Baker, J. (1989). The electricity project and the cT language. ASCILITE-89: Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. 9-27. School of Information and Computing Sciences, Bond University, Australia.
Smith, S., Chabay, R., Kean, E., Graves, W. (1989). Writing Introduction to General Chemistry. Computing across the curriculum: Academic perspectives. 81-88. McKinney, TX: Academic Computing Publications.
Lepper, M., Chabay, R., Mandl, H., Lesgold, A. (1988). Socializing the intelligent tutor: Bringing empathy to computer tutors. Learning issues for intelligent tutoring systems. 242-257. New York, NY, USA: Springer-Verlag New York, Inc..
Conference Proceeding
Weatherford, S., Chabay, R. (2013). Student Predictions of Functional But Incomplete Example Programs in Introductory Calculus-Based Physics. Proceedings of the 2012 Physics Education Research Conference. 42-45. AIP Conf Proc.
Journal Article
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Titus, A. (2019). A untified, contemporary approach to teaching energy in introductory physics. American Journal of Physics. 87(7), 504-509. AAPT.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2019). Polarization in electrostatics and circuits: Computing and visualizing surface charge distributions. American Journal of Physics. 87(5), 341-349. AAPT.
Ding, L., Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2013). How do students in an innovative principle-based mechanics course understand energy concepts?. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 50(6), 722-747.
Beichner, R., Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2010). Labs for the Matter \& Interactions curriculum. Other. 78(5), 456-460. AAPT.
Sherwood, B., Chabay, R. (2010). VPython: 3D programming for ordinary mortals. Other. 33(3), 59--63.
Kohlmyer, M. A., Caballero, M. D., Catrambone, R., Chabay, R., Ding, L., Haugan, M. P., Marr, M. J., Sherwood, B. A., Schatz, M. F. (2009). A Tale of two curricula: The performance of 2000 students in introductory electromagnetism. Physical Review. 5(2), 020105. American Physical Society.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2008). Computational physics in the introductory calculus-based course. Other. 76(4), 307-313. AAPT.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2006). Restructuring the introductory electricity and magnetism course. Other. 74(4), 329-336. AAPT.
Ding, L., Chabay, R., Sherwood, B., Beichner, R. (2006). Evaluating an electricity and magnetism assessment tool: Brief electricity and magnetism assessment. Physical Review. 2(1), 010105. American Physical Society.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. A. (2004). Modern mechanics. Other. 72(4), 439-445. AAPT.
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. A. (1999). Bringing atoms into first-year physics. Other. 67(12), 1045-1050. AAPT.
Lepper, M., Chabay, R. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and instruction: Conflicting views on the role of motivational processes in computer-based education. Other. 20, 217-230.
Chabay, R., DeLisi, C., Hook, W., Siraganian, R. (1980). Receptor crosslinking and histamine release in basophils. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 255, 4628-4635.
Davies, P., Chabay, R., Zech, L., Berman,M.,, Pastan,I., (1979). Prostaglandin E1 binding and adenylate cyclase activation in normal and transformed fibroblasts. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 629, 282-291.
DeLisi, C., Chabay, R. (1979). The influence of cell surface receptor clustering on the thermodynamics of ligand binding and the kinetics of its dissociation. Other. 1, 117-131.
Smith, S., Chabay, R. (1977). Computer games in chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education. 54, 688-689.
Chabay, R., Smith, S. (1977). The use of computer-based chemistry lessons: An individualized component of a large lecture course. Journal of Chemical Education. 54, 745-747.
Manual
Beltz, W., Greif, P., Chabay, R., Boston, R., Berman, M. (1983). CONSAM User's Guide.
Material Regarding New Courses/Curricula
Chabay, R., Sherwood, B. (2010). VPython Introductory Computational Physics. (second), . COMPADRE. http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5692&DocID=26
Software
Chabay, R. (1998). Electric field hockey. Raleigh, NC: Physics Academic Software.
Chabay, R. (1996). Electric \& Magnetic Interactions: The Movies. CD-ROM.
Smith, S., Chabay, R., Kean, E. (1990). Introduction to General Chemistry. Wentworth, NH: Falcon Software, Inc..
Smith, S., Chabay, R. (1977). Introduction to Acid-Base Titrations. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Brief Introduction to the PLATO Keyboard. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Calculations Using Chemical Equations. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Chemical Equilibrium and Le Chatelier\'s Principle. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Conversion Factors and Dimensional Analysis. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Covalent Bonding and Lewis Structures. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Historical Introduction to Atomic Theory. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Introduction to the Touch Panel. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Ionic Bonding and Lewis Structures. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Math Skills Diagnostic Quiz. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Molecular Formulas and Percent Composition. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Solutions: Concentration. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Solving Ideal Gas Law Problems: Part I. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Solving Ideal Gas Law Problems: Part II. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). The Aufbau Principle. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Smith, S., Chabay, R. (1976). The Great Synthesis Race. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Smith, S., Chabay, R. (1976). The Great Synthesis Race: Interterminal version. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1976). Writing Electronic Configurations. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1975). Atomic Number and Atomic Mass. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1975). Scientific Notation. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1975). The Metric System. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Chabay, R. (1975). Valence Electrons. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.
Smith, S., Chabay, R. (1974). Elements Game. PLATO computer-based instructional lessons. University of Illinois.

Presentations Given

Invited Talk

Chabay, R. (Author), Beyond Calculus: Computational thinking and 3D visualization in introductory physics, Appalachian State University, Department of Physics, Boone, NC, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Chabay, R. (Author & Presenter), Center for Computing in Science Education Christmas Seminar, Beyond Calculus and Graphs: Computational Thinking and 3D Visualization in Introductory Physics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, Norway. (2019).

Chabay, R. (Author & Presenter), Computation and 3D Visualization in Introductory Physics: Beyond Graphs, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, Norway. (2019).

Chabay, R. (Author & Presenter), Integrating Computational Thinking Conference, Learning to Think Iteratively: Computation in Introductory Calculus-based Physics, AAPT, College Park, MD, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Chabay, R. (Author & Presenter), Sherwood, B. (Author), Titus, A. (Author), AAPT Winter Meeting 2019, Computational Modeling in Intro Physics: Assessing Student Learning, American Association of Physics Teachers, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Keynote/Plenary Address

Chabay, R. (Author & Presenter), APS Texas Section meeting, Computational Thinking and Problem Solving in Introductory Physics, American Physical Society, Lubbock, TX, United States of America. (2019 – 2019).

Oral Presentation

Chabay, R. (Author & Presenter), 2018 AAPT Winter Meeting, Momentum, Impulse, the Future, and the Past, American Association of Physics Teachers, San Diego, CA, United States of America. (2018).

Awards and Honors

Fellow, American Association of Physics Teachers. (2016 – Present).

Fellow, American Physical Society. (2010 – Present).

Service

University Service

Member, COS council on equity, diversity and inclusion. (September 2020 – Present).

Member, Diversity and inclusion. (September 2020 – Present).

Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (September 4, 2018 – Present).

Committee Chair, Chem Ed Search Committee. (September 2019 – June 2020).

Member, Lecturer Search Committee, Physics. (September 2019 – June 2020).

Committee Chair, Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee, Physics. (January 2019 – June 2019).

Committee Member, Chair Search Committee. (September 16, 2018 – May 2019).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NSF. (2018 – 2018).