Profile
Amy Pope
Physics and Astronomy
Principal Lecturer
864-656-3416
Kinard Lab 306 [Office]
Educational Background
BS, Physics, Clemson University, 1997
MS, Physics, Clemson University, 1999
PhD, Physics, Clemson University, 2002
Profile/About Me
I am a Principal Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. I am a non-tenure-track faculty whose focus is on the teaching mission of the university. I work with students in general education physics courses and engage them through the promotion of critical thinking, interpretation of real-world situations and assessing information. I teach courses on the Physics of Magic and the Physics of Sports.
Research Interests
My research interests focus on improving educational outcomes in physics, particularly for underprepared students. My work emphasizes the development and implementation of pedagogical strategies designed to close opportunity gaps and enhance student engagement and performance in introductory physics courses.
Courses Taught
Physics of Sports: (PHYS 1800) Introductory level General Education Course designed to draw students into taking physics who otherwise would have this experience. Physics knowledge is coupled with critical thinking and analysis, taking data (video, news, Journal articles) and assessing the information.
General Physics I & II (PHYS 2070 and 2080): General Education Course for pre-professional students focused on developing critical thinking, assessment and problem solving skills within physics.
Selected Publications
• Pope, A. Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing and physics in action. The Conversation, 12 June 2024. https://theconversation.com/paris-2024-olympics-to-debut-high-level-breakdancing-and-physics-in-action-230752
• Pope, A. “Ski Jump: Flying or Falling with Style?” The Conversation, 15 Feb. 2022, https://theconversation.com/ski-jump-flying-or-falling-with-style-176496.
Selected Talks
• Pope, A., Thompson, D. “Physics Demo Blowout.” Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics. Clemson University, 2024.
• Pope, A.L., Dancz, C., Hoke, P. “Gamified Learning to Create Sustained Engagement”, ITLC Lilly Conference, Ashville, NC. 2023.
• Pope, A.L., Puneet, P. “Advancing Inclusive Physics Education through Multi-Part Interactive Assessments.” Southern Atlantic Coast Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Virtual, Oct 21, 2023.
• Pope, A., Trogden, B. “Educational Hooks to Bring About Learning: Engaging Students through Communication They Can Understand” Association for General and Liberal Studies. Virtual Meeting, 2020.
Honors and Awards
• Provost’s Award for Senior Special Rank Outstanding Teaching. 2024
• Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer. 2022.
• Association of General and Liberal Studies Jerry G. Gaff Outstanding Teacher. 2020.
• College of Science Outstanding Lecturer Award. 2017.
Outreach
• Be a TIGER Field Day Science Tent Outreach, 2022-2024.
• Clemson Life “Science is Cool” Event. 2023-2024.
• Science Demonstrations at Tamassee DAR STEM Camp. 2023-2024.
• Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics Local Organizing Committee Clemson Site. 2024
