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Roger Tobin is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Tufts University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. His research spans experimental condensed matter physics and physics education, with a focus on surface science and K-12 science curriculum development. Tobin earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has held academic positions at Tufts since 1995. He leads a lab at 574 Boston Ave, studying surface chemistry applications in catalysis and nanotechnology. In education, he collaborates on elementary science curricula and studies active learning strategies in college classrooms.
His career includes leadership roles in university committees (Arts, Sciences, & Engineering) and grant-funded initiatives like the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Program and NSF-funded projects on energy education. He teaches courses in modern physics, statistical mechanics, and sustainable energy policy, emphasizing equitable pedagogy. Tobin’s work bridges disciplinary research and educational outreach, including collaborations with STEM teacher development programs.
- Education: PhD Physics (UC Berkeley 1985), MA Physics (UC Berkeley 1982), AB Physics (Harvard 1978)
- Key Grants: HHMI Undergraduate Science Education Grants (2017–2022), NSF Focus on Energy (2014–2018)
- Professional Activities: Tufts Faculty Senate, STOMP mentoring, curriculum development for 3–5th grade energy education
- Labs/Teams: Tobin Surface Science Lab, Poincaré Institute for Mathematics Education, Inquiry Project
