Computer technology makes student research feasible
As a new assistant professor in 1971 I assigned term research projects to sophomore physics majors.
- 10-20% of the students completed projects that demonstrated the development of research skills.
In the M.U.P.P.E.T. classes (1986-89) I assigned term research projects to freshman and sophomore physics majors.
- Using computer tools, 60-70% of the students completed projects that demonstrated the development of research skills