Jared Arnell Graduate Researcher <p>Jared is a PhD student in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department at Utah State University. He received a bachelor's degree in Physics with minors in Math and Chemistry from Utah Valley University in 2018, followed by a master's degree in Physics from Utah State University in 2022.</p> <p>Jared has a deep love for teaching and loves working with students. He discovered his passion for teaching after volunteering as an assistant coach for his high school's debate team after graduating. Jared delights in the "light bulb" moments when students make new connections and are able to reconceptualize challenging topics or phenomena.</p> <p>Jared hopes to contribute to the modernization and revitalization of upper-division physics education through innovative technology and novel instructional approaches. His research interests include:</p> <ul> <li>utilizing fine-grain constructivist epistemological frameworks</li> <li>investigating transitional knowledge states and intermediate learning contexts</li> <li>implementing responsive teaching practices for pursuing students' ideas</li> <li>integrating mathematical reasoning with conceptual understanding</li> <li>exploring the interplay between knowledge, language, and embodied experiences</li> </ul>