Instructional Support Specialist
(716) 878-5201
Campus Address: Science And Math Complex 361A
abbottds@buffalostate.edu
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.
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.
