Teaching and Outreach – Slinker Lab

We in the Slinker Group are involved in a number of teaching and outreach opportunities.

The Society of Physics Students at UT Dallas

Professor Slinker is the faculty mentor for the UTD Chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS). Since 2012, this group has received 11 consecutive years of national chapter distinctions (story) and 25 total awards and distinctions from SPS National. Our local chapter hosts guest lectures on physics careers, organizes social events, participates in outreach, and connects students with research projects.

Regents Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Texas system

Professor Slinker is the recipient of a Regents Oustanding Teaching Award by the University of Texas System for outstanding and innovative teaching.

Research Mentoring Awards

Professor Slinker is the recipient of:
–The 2014 Robert S. Hyer Award for Graduate Research Mentoring (with Marc McWilliams), American Physical Society Texas Section
–The 2019 Robert S. Hyer Award for Undergraduate Research Mentoring (with Nolan King), American Physical Society Texas Section
–The 2022 UT Dallas Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring

Recent Teaching

PHYS 2325 Mechanics
PHYS 4373 Physical Measurements Lab

List of SPS Distinctions