Faculty Profile

Ruth Chabay

Title
Professor
Department
Physics
College
College of Science

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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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





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
No current or future courses scheduled.


          
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Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    PHYS 1520.001, General Physics II with Calculus, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1520.201, General Physics II with Calculus, Spring 2021 
                    

                    PHYS 1540.501, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1540.502, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1540.503, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 6940.753, Individual Research, Spring 2021 
                    

                    PHYS 1510.001, General Physics I with Calculus, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1510.201, General Physics I with Calculus, Fall 2020 
                    

                    PHYS 1510.202, General Physics I with Calculus, Fall 2020 
                    

                    PHYS 1510.203, General Physics I with Calculus, Fall 2020  SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1530.501, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1530.502, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1530.503, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 6940.751, Individual Research, Fall 2020 
                    

                    PHYS 1520.001, General Physics II with Calculus, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    PHYS 1520.201, General Physics II with Calculus, Spring 2020 
                    

                    PHYS 1540.501, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    PHYS 1540.502, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    PHYS 1540.503, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2020 Syllabus
                    

                    PHYS 5930.764, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Spring 2020 
                    

                    PHYS 1510.001, General Physics I with Calculus, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1510.201, General Physics I with Calculus, Fall 2019  SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1530.501, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1530.502, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1530.503, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 5920.004, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, Fall 2019 
                    

                    PHYS 1520.001, General Physics II with Calculus, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1520.201, General Physics II with Calculus, Spring 2019  SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1540.502, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 1540.503, General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    PHYS 5910.763, Special Problems, Spring 2019 

          


          
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  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
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Published Publications



  

  
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. 



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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