Matt Vonk

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Matt is a professor of physics at the University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF) where he takes the lead on the three courses in the Electronics sequence in addition to teaching Algebra-Based Physics, Modern Physics, and Astronomy. 

He is passionate about teaching physics and using video and other technology to enhance student learning.  Matt is currently serving a term as Fulbright Ambassador, regularly grades AP (Advanced Placement) exams in physics, and serves as advisor to the Gender and Sexuality Association at UWRF. 

Matt as taught electronics at universities in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, and will spend the spring semester 2014 teaching in China. 

 Selected Publications:  

Erosion Pillars  http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/magazine/physicstoday/article/63/12/10.1063/1.3529012

Video is the new Writing:  http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/magazine/physicstoday/news//10.1063/PT.4.0560

Water Jetpacks:  http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/magazine/physicstoday/article/66/1/10.1063/PT.3.1865