George Gollin

George Gollin is a Physics Education Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Physics within The Grainger College of Engineering. His role focuses on advancing physics education and applied instrumentation training. He has been recognized as an excellent teacher in multiple semesters across courses like PHYS 371 (Design Like a Physicist) and PHYS 524 (Survey Instrument Lab Techniques).

Teaching Excellence:

• Fall 2018: PHYS 298
• Summer 2018: PHYS 225
• Spring 2015: PHYS 211
• Fall 2013: PHYS 212
• Spring 2013: PHYS 326
• Fall 2011: PHYS 325
• Fall 2008: PHYS 326
• Spring 2008: PHYS 325
• Spring 2002–2003: PHYS 199

His research interests center on improving physics education methodologies and applied instrumentation training for undergraduate and graduate students. He oversees laboratory instruction techniques and project-based learning in physics.