Andrew Duffy

Andrew Duffy is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Boston University. He specializes in physics education and teacher training, collaborating with institutions like the School of Education and UMass-Boston on initiatives such as Project ITOP and Immersion in Science. His work focuses on enhancing physics content knowledge and pedagogy for K-12 teachers through immersive programs and graduate-level courses.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Physics from Queen’s University; B.Sc. with Honors in Physics from Mt. Allison University.

His research emphasizes improving science education through innovative teaching methods and curriculum development. He has authored essential physics workbooks and contributed to studies on teacher training and physics education programs. His awards include the Metcalf Cup for Teaching Excellence and the Neu Family Award for Teaching Excellence.

Andrew advises on educational partnerships like Project Accelerate and actively participates in program evaluations, such as the PhysTEC initiative at BU. He is affiliated with labs and teams focused on STEM education and teacher development, fostering collaborative environments for educators.