Sam Wheeler

Physics Instructor @North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

Durham, NC, US

Teaching-Currently teaching PH 4240-PH 4241 AP Physics C Mechanics and Electromagnetism (calculus based)-Currently teaching PH 4020 Math Intensive Core Mechanics- Have taught PH 3500 General Physics & Research Experience in Physics (REX)Designed, developed, and led unique field experiences for students in the following places- Particle Physics and the history of Physics at CERN and the UK- Geophysics, Glaciology, and Alternative Energy in Iceland- Biodiversity, Evolution, Conservation Science in Galapagos Islands- Biodiversity, Conservation Science, Geophysics in New Zealand & Australia- Conservation Science, History, Cultural Exploration in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand- Biodiversity, Conservation Science, Geophysics at Yellowstone National Park- managed budgets, payments, money collection, and finances for each expeditionTA Coordinator-Manage 20+ student teaching assistants- Place TAs with Instructors in Physics Department- Schedule afternoon/early evening tutorial sessions and assign TAs to each- Track TA working time and communicate departmental needs and requests to TA staffing

Western Carolina University

Master of Science (MS)

North Carolina State University

Ed.S

Miami University

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Graduate Degree

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

North Carolina State University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

PennWest California

Postgraduate Degree