Jerry McCoy

Jerry McCoy is an Applied Professor of Physics & Engineering Physics at The University of Tulsa, affiliated with the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences. He has taught since 1993, specializing in general physics lectures and labs. He founded and directs the TU Physics Journal Club (since 1997), and leads physics outreach programs like "Professor McCoy’s Wonderful World of Physics" across northeastern Oklahoma. He promotes global engineering education and has conducted K-12 science educator workshops for decades.

• Education:
• M.S. in Applied Mathematics, The University of Tulsa
• B.S. in Engineering Physics, The University of Tulsa

Dr. McCoy focuses on physics education innovation and community outreach, with a secondary emphasis on advancing global engineering pedagogy. His work bridges academia and public engagement through accessible science communication and teacher training initiatives.

Awards:

• Oklahoma Higher Education Science Teacher of the Year (2004)
• OSTA Teaching Excellence Award (2002-03)
• Kermit E. Brown Award for Teaching Excellence (2000)

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. His efforts focus on institutional teaching excellence and community programs rather than grant-dependent research. The TU Physics Journal Club serves as a collaborative academic platform for students.

Labs/Teams: Director of TU Physics Journal Club, a monthly interdisciplinary forum for discussing cutting-edge physics research.