Jose G. Perillan

Jose G. Perillan is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Physics and Astronomy Department and the Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Program at Vassar College. Since joining in 2013, he has taught foundational physics courses (e.g., Physics 113-114 series) and STS courses such as Conceptualizing STS: Theories and Practice, Albert Einstein, and Great Scientific Controversies in Context. He plans to expand his teaching to advanced physics courses like Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics I.

Education:

• PhD, University of Rochester
• MA, University of Rochester
• BS, University of Rochester

Research Interests: His work bridges physics and STS, focusing on historical and philosophical contexts of scientific revolutions, quantum mechanics, and science education. While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his course design suggests interdisciplinary engagement with science and society.

Teaching Contributions: Courses include Physics 113-114 series, Physics 320 (Quantum Mechanics I), and STS 200, 280, 340.