David Abbott, Ph.D.

Instructional Support Specialist
(716) 878-5201
Campus Address: Science And Math Complex 361A
 

Ph.D., Physics, North Carolina State University

Professional Interests

Evaluating and improving learning and instruction in the physics classroom are David's primary professional interests.  David's doctoral research was on student understanding of measurement and uncertainty and David continues to be especially interested in student learning in the laboratory environment.

Other Interests

Playing music, playing basketball, and working on his house

Selected Publications

Ari Hamalainen and David Abbott (2010), "Using a Force Probe to Study Transverse Pulses and Reflections on a Plucked Elastic Cord." The Physics Teacher, 48, (6) 368-369