Teaching Technical Feasibility with Introductory Physics - The Hyperloop Module
Explore an innovative approach to teaching introductory physics through an interactive webinar focused on Elon Musk's Hyperloop concept. Delve into technical feasibility, human desirability, and financial viability while applying newly-acquired physics principles. Learn about open-ended teaching methods developed at Loyola University Maryland that foster comfort with ambiguity, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Discover how this APS PIPELINE project integrates physics innovation and entrepreneurship (PIE) into the curriculum. Gain insights on topics such as innovation, unit conversion, magnet therapy, power generation, and water applications. Engage with end-of-chapter problems, engineering education concepts, and student-generated ideas. Explore opportunities for collaboration with other faculty and join a community of like-minded educators. Leave with valuable takeaways on how to enhance physics education through real-world applications and innovative thinking.