Curriculum Vitae

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Education; Honors; Publications, Invited and Contributed Papers, and Grants; Research Experience;

Research Skills; Teaching Experience;  Music Experience; Professional Organizations 

 

Carolann Koleci

Objective:       To contribute to society by exploring and uncovering the secrets of Nature; to educate generations of scientists and participate in creating and developing the frontier sciences; to eternally make music with serious and talented musicians from all over the world.

Education and Current Employment: 

bullet University at Albany, State University of New York, Bachelor of Science in Physics, May 1994.
bullet Brown University (Providence, RI), Master of Science in Physics, May 1996.
bullet Brown University (Providence, RI), Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 1998.
bullet Brown University (Providence, RI), Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Education, May 2001.
bullet Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics, August 2001 – May 2002
bullet Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Assistant Professor of Physics, July 2002 – present.

Honors:

bullet University at Albany, SUNY Dean’s List:  Fall 1990 – Spring 1994
bullet Presidential Honor Society, Fall 1991
bullet University at Albany, Honors Program in Physics, Spring 1992
bullet Golden Key National Honor Society, inducted Spring 1992
bullet Golden Key National Honor Society Scholarship, Spring 1992
bullet Sigma Pi Sigma, National Honor Society in Physics, Spring 1992
bullet Phi Beta Kappa, inducted December 14, 1992
bullet Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, May 1993
bullet Bazzoni Fellowship, Spring 1993
bullet Anne R. Oliver Memorial Scholarship, Spring 1993
bullet Ada C. Walker Award, Spring 1994
bullet Brown University President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, May 1996
bullet Sigma Xi, Research Honor Society, Spring 2001
bullet Romeo Moruzzi, WPI, Innovation in Undergraduate Education, Nominated 3 times (2003, 2004, 2005)
bullet Alpha Phi Omega, WPI Service Award, April 2004

 

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Publications, Invited and Contributed Papers, and Grants:

bullet Koleci, C., Suparmi, A., Inomata, A; "Semiclassical Quantization of the Gendenshtein Systems", in Proceedings of the International Conference on Path Integrals in Physics, eds. Virulh Sa-yakanit, et. Al (World Scientific, Singapore) pp.127.
bullet Koleci, C., "Exploration of Supersymmetry-Inspired Semiclassical Quantization Methods", J. Undergrad. Research, University at Albany, State University of New York.
bullet Koleci, C., Pelcovits, R., Targan, D., Brown, P., "Introducing Choose Your Own Adventure Physics", AAPT Summer Meeting, Guelph, Canada (Contributed Talk/Paper), July 2000.
bullet Koleci, C., "Inquiry Based Problem Solving in Introductory Physics", Ph.D. Thesis, Brown University, Providence, RI, May 2001.
bullet Koleci, C., "On Teaching the Right Hand Rule,"  in preparation for publication.
bullet Koleci, C., “Inquiry Based Problem Solving,” Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), May 2001.
bullet Koleci, C., Non-traditional Techniques in Physics Education, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), September 2001.
bullet Koleci, C., Introductory Physics Problem Solving at Brown University:  Pathways to Teaching and Learning Physics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), October 2001.
bullet Koleci, C., CYOAP:  An Innovative Approach to Physics Pedagogy, AAPT Winter Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Contributed Paper), January 2002.
bullet Koleci, C., Innovations in Physics Pedagogy, SUNY Oswego, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), February 2002.
bullet Koleci, C., Pathways to Learning and Teaching Physics, University of Maine, Orono, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), February 2002.
bullet Koleci, C., Inquiry-based Problem Solving, Southern Connecticut State University, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), March 2002.
bullet Koleci, C.,  Innovative Approaches in Introductory Physics Education, Western Michigan University, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), March 2002.
bullet Koleci, C., Translations, Rotations, and Innovations in Physics Pedagogy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Physics Department (Invited Talk/Paper), April 2002.
bullet Koleci, C.,  Introducing Physics PRISMs, AAPT Summer Meeting, Boise, Idaho, Contributed Talk/Paper, August 2002.
bullet Koleci, C., Investigation of Student Misconceptions in Introductory Physics, NCSSSMST Conference 2002, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Invited Workshop, October 2002.
bullet Koleci, C., Investigating Sample Exams, AAPT Winter Meeting, Austin, Texas, Contributed Talk/Paper, January 2003.
bullet Koleci, C., Priming and Assessment in Introductory Physics Education, Invited talk, University of Rhode Island, March 2003.
bullet Quinn, P., Henry, M., Koleci, C., The Project-based Learning Community, a presentation at the International Enrico Fermi School of Physics Education Research (Varenna, Italy), July 2003.
bullet Koleci, C., Using Examples to Enhance the Transfer of Introductory Physics Knowledge, submitted to the International Enrico Fermi Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings, August 2003.
bullet Koleci, C., Is Analogical Reasoning Right on Target, AAPT Physics Education Research Conference, Madison, WI, Contributed Talk/Paper, August 2003.
bullet Koleci, C., A New Faculty Member's Past Reflection and Future Outlook, AAPT Summer Meeting, Madison, WI, Invited Talk/Paper, August 2003.
bullet Koleci, C., Chretien, C., Turner, W., Using Examples to Promote Transfer in Introductory Mechanics, AAPT Winter Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, Contributed Talk/Paper, January 2004.
bullet Nasto, R., Koleci, C., Visual Physics Advancement Project, AAPT Winter Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, Contributed Talk/Paper, January 2004.
bullet Liao, S., Koleci, C., Belcher, J., Dori, J., Dourmashkin, P., Assessing the Effectiveness of Visualizations in Electromagnetism, AAPT Summer Meeting, Sacramento, CA, Contributed Talk/Paper, August 2004.
bullet Koleci, C., Sample Exams and Transfer in Introductory Mechanics, AAPT Summer Meeting, Sacramento, CA, PERC, Contributed Poster/Paper in Review, August 2004.
bullet WPI Educational Development Council Grant:  Investigation of Student Misconceptions as a Form of Problem Solving Assessment, February 2002.
bullet NSF CCLI, Joint Collaboration with Brown University:  Context-Rich, Interactive, Science, Teaching And Learning Systems (CRISTALS), February 2002.

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Research Experience: 

bullet Semiclassical Quantization Conditions in Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics, with Professor Akira Inomata, Fall 1992-Spring 1993. Mathematical physics research employing WKB, CBC, and Inomata-Junker Approximation Methods.
bullet Quantum Confinement of Cadmium Sulfide Selenide Crystallites embedded in a Silicate Glass Matrix (NSF-REU Program), with Professor Peter Persans (RPI), Summer 1993-Fall 1993.  Investigating quantum-size effects in semiconductors.  Laboratory techniques:  absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and Raman scattering.
bullet The Magnetic Quantum Top Problem, with Professor Akira Inomata, Spring 1994.  Application of the CBC and Inomata-Junker Approximation Method to quantum systems.
bullet Visual Transduction and Ion Channels, with Professor Anita Zimmerman, Fall 1996-Spring 1997.  Exploring molecular and functional studies of ion channels, and visual transduction mechanisms.  Laboratory techniques:  patch-clamp experiments and electrophoresis.
bullet Modeling Mechanical Properties of Materials, with Professor L.B. Freund, Fall 1997-Spring 1998.  Mechanical phenomena involved in fabrication, reliability and performance of solid-state electronic devices, using FEM analysis.
bullet Pathways to Learning and Teaching Physics, with Professors Pelcovits, Targan, Brown, and Cummings, Summer 1998 - 2001.   Research in physics education exploring:  non-traditional modes of physics pedagogy;  novice and expert problem solving;  assessment;  cognitive modes of learning;  problem solving patterns;  and, AHEAD*:  Active Hyperlink Environments Around Decisions (a decision-making problem solving tool created by C. Koleci).
bullet Investigation of Student Misconceptions as a Form of Problem Solving Assessment, and development of AHEAD*, Spring 2002 – current.
bullet Using Examples to Enhance the Transfer of Introductory Physics Knowledge:  Investigating Exam Preparation in Introductory Mechanics and Introductory Electricity and Magnetism, Fall 2002 – current.
bullet Assessing the Effectiveness of Visualizations in Electromagnetism:  Collaboration with MIT to assess the visual component of TEAL, January 2004 - Present.

*Formerly called Choose Your Own Adventure Physics .

Research Skills (current):

bullet Qualitative Analysis: Ethnography, Interview Transcriptions and Coding.
bullet Quantitative Analysis: Statistical Analysis, ANOVA, ANCOVA.
bullet Web Design and Computer Programming.
bullet Computing Software: SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint.

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Teaching Experience:

bullet Physics III/IV Laboratory Instructor, Brown University, Fall 1994 - Spring 1995.  Responsibilities:  supervise and teach six laboratory experiments (per semester);  proctor and grade exams;  and laboratory grading.
bullet Physics III/IV Resource Center Instructor, Brown University, Fall 1995 - Spring 1997, Spring 1999, Fall 2000 - Spring 2001, Summer 1995 - Summer 2000.  Responsibilities:  help students overcome conceptual difficulties in introductory physics;  outline and discuss the material presented in lecture;  provide problem solving strategies; and, proctor and grade exams.
bullet Sheridan Center Graduate Teaching Fellow for the Physical Sciences, Brown University, Fall 1999 - Spring 2000.  Responsibilities:  design four seminars (covering topics from reflective teaching to persuasive communication);  create workshops which address concepts discussed in seminars, supervise microteaching sessions (offer constructive criticism to peers who are teaching);  oversee both presentation and teaching consultations;  meet with Graduate Student Liaisons and Faculty Teaching Liaisons;  conduct research addressing issues in undergraduate and graduate teaching;  and, contribute to The Teaching Exchange (Brown’s monthly teaching magazine).
bullet Physics III/IV Guest Lecturer, Brown University, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2001.
bullet Mathematics 10 (Calculus), Conference Instructor, Brown University, Fall 1998.   Responsibilities:  lead weekly recitation sections;  outline and discuss material presented in lecture;  provide problem solving strategies;  create quizzes and exam problems;  and, grade exams.
bullet Physics 1110 (Introductory Mechanics), Conference Instructor, WPI (A Term 2001, C Term 2002, E Term 2002, A Term 2002, C Term 2003, A Term 2003, A Term 2004)
bullet Physics 1120 (Introductory Electricity and Magnetism), Conference Instructor, WPI (B Term 2001, D Term 2003)
bullet Physics 1121 (Calculus-applied Introductory  Electricity and Magnetism), Lecturer, WPI (D Term 2002, B Term 2002, B Term 2003, B Term 2004)

Music Experience (current):

bullet University at Albany Symphony Orchestra (Principal Clarinet): September 1990 - May 1994; Concerto Competition Winner: April 1994. Conductor: Nathan Gottschalk.
bullet University at Albany Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Concertmaster): September 1990 - May 1994; Soloist: March 1993. Conductor: Henry Carr.
bullet University at Albany Music Council: September 1990 - May 1992.
bullet Guilderland Music Ensemble: Summer 1990 – Summer 1994. Conductor: Donald Webster.
bullet Artistic Director/Coordinator of Brown Summer Music Program, Summer 1999.
bullet Brown University Wind Symphony: September 1996 - May 2001; Soloist: March 2001. Conductor: Matthew McGarrell.
bullet New England Intercollegiate Band (Concertmaster): April 2000. Guest Conductor: Jerry Junkin (University of Texas at Austin).
bullet Brown University Symphony Orchestra: September 1999 - May 2001. Director: Paul Phillips.
bullet Chamber Music: September 1999 – Present.
bullet Recital: Reverie: An evening of all French Music for Clarinet and Piano (May 2000).
bullet International Clarinet Connection Festival at the Longy School of Music ( 2-time Scholarship Recipient): Summer 2000, and Summer 2001. Artistic Director: Jonathan Cohler.
bullet International Clarinet and Saxophone Connection Festival at the New England Conservatory (Scholarship Recipient):  Summer 2002.  Artistic Director:  Jonathan Cohler.
bullet Metrowest Symphony Orchestra:  Voluntary member, September 2002 – May 2003.

Professional Organizations:

bullet American Physical Society: Forum on Physics Education: Fall 1994 - Present.
bullet Biophysical Society: Spring 1997 - Spring 1998.
bullet Materials Research Society: Fall 1997 - Fall 1998.
bullet AAPT: Summer 1999 - Present.
bullet AERA:  American Educational Research Association:  Fall 2002 – Present.
bullet International Clarinet Association

References:  Available upon request.

 

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