Tor Ole Bigton Odden

Tor Ole Bigton Odden is an Associate Professor at the Center for Computing in Science Education (CCSE), University of Oslo, specializing in physics education research. His work bridges physics, computation, and educational theory to enhance student learning.

• Current roles: Research, teaching, and mentorship at CCSE
• Research focus: Computational literacy, epistemic agency, and AI in science education

Education

• PhD in Physics Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• MSc in Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• BSc in Physics, St. Olaf College

Research Interests
Tor Ole develops computational tools to empower students in physics learning. His research explores:

• Programming and creative ownership in physics
• Machine learning for large-scale qualitative analysis
• Epistemic agency and sensemaking
• Training teaching assistants

Article Trends
His publications emphasize computational essays, AI applications, and sensemaking frameworks. Key subfields include computational literacy, NLP in educational analysis, and simulation-based learning.

Labs & Projects
He contributes to the IMPEL project (Interactive Engagement in Physics) and collaborates with the Section for Physics Didactics at the University of Oslo.