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Expert TA
Booth #303
624 South Boston Avenue
Suite 220
Tulsa, OK 74119
877-572-0734
main@theexpertta.com
www.theexpertta.com
The Expert TA is an online homework and
tutorial system for introductory physics
courses. Expert TA’s proprietary math
engine performs partial credit grading of
the most complex problems. It analyzes the
steps used to solve equations, identifies detailed
mistakes and deducts the appropriate
points. This method allows instructors to
accurately evaluate the mastery of student
knowledge and provides students with
consistent grading and quality feedback
on their work. Stop by Booth 303 for a
demonstration.
Jablotron Alarms a.s.
Booth #505
POD Skalkou 4567/33
Jablonec NN, 46601
Czech Republic
420 777 775 008
stanislav@jablotron.cz
www.jablotron.com
JABLOTRON introduces MX-10 Digital
Particle Camera - a state-of-the-art educational
toolkit for demonstrating radiation
and analyzing radioactive sources. The
control and display software Pixelman© offers
interfaces for advanced particle experts
as well as teachers and students. Sets of
school lab experiments included. Based on
Timepix chip created in CERN.
NASA
Booth #603
NASA Headquarters
300 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20024-3210
rebecca.e.vieyra@nasa.gov
In celebration of the centennial of the National
Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
(precursor to NASA), NASA Aeronautics is
currently developing modules for teaching
about aeronautics within the context of
standard introductory physics coursework.
These modules are founded on aeronautics
teaching ideas from publications in The
Physics Teacher, contextual examples from
current NASA Aeronautics research, and
many of the principles associated with
the inquiry-based Modeling Method of
Instruction. Beta-versions of the modules
will be available in-print and online, and
example activities and experiments will be
displayed for interaction by attendees. Leading
this effort is AAPT member, Rebecca
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Vieyra, who is serving as an Albert Einstein
Distinguished Educator Fellow at NASA’s
Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
at HQ in Washington, DC. For more information,
and/or to volunteer as a reviewer
for the aeronautics materials, please contact
Rebecca Vieyra at rebecca.elizabeth.vieyra@
gmail.com
Oceanside Photo & Telescopes,
Inc.
Booth #503
918 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
760-722-3348
ralph@optcorp.com
www.optcorp.com
Oceanside Photo & Telescope (OPT) is
the nation’s premiere dealer/distributor of
astronomy and photographic equipment. We
offer products from over 250 manufacturers.
Currently serving over 700 collegiate
customers and numerous K-12 schools
nationwide, OPT operates the only full-time
dedicated EDU group in the astronomy
equipment industry. We offer EDU discounts
and accept Purchase Orders.
Optical Society of America
Booth #601
2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-416-1985
sschermer@osa.org
www.osa.org
The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading
professional society in optics and photonics,
home to accomplished science, engineering,
and business leaders from all over the
world. Through world-renowned publications,
meetings, and membership programs,
OSA provides quality information and
inspiring interactions that power achievements
in the science of light. Visit the OSA
booth to learn more.
Stop by the OSA booth and pick up your
complimentary International Year of
Light:2015 Education Kit, Light BLOX.
Light BLOX provides students 8+ with
hands-on activities that introduce them
to the science of light. Each kit comes
equipped with a guidebook including lesson
plans and activities. www.osa.org/iylkit.
PASCO scientific
Booth #402
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747
800-772-8700
droofner@pasco.com
www.pasco.com
PASCO Scientific has been supporting the
Physics education community since 1964.
Our team of scientists, engineers, and teachers
designs, develops, and manufactures
innovative, sensor-based tools for science
including PASCO Capstone software, USB
and wireless interfaces, content-rich teacher
guides, 70+ digital sensors, and a complete
line of Physics equipment and apparatus.
Plot.ly
Booth #308
Suite 201, 5555 Av De Graspe
Quebec, T2T 2A3
Canada
514-214-5778
Laura@plot.ly
www.Plot.ly
Plot.ly is a free online tool for importing,
analyzing, graphing, and sharing data. Plot.
ly makes fits for your data, and runs filters,
integrations, stats, and custom functions.
Editing together is delightful, and so is making
and sharing beautiful graphs. Plot.ly also
has a popular Chrome App, especially useful
for Chromebooks.
Quantum Design
Booth #602
6325 Lusk Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121
858-481-4400
info@qdusa.com
www.qdusa.com
Quantum Design manufactures automated
material characterization systems to further
the research and education of physics,
chemistry, and material science. These
systems and associated curricula provide
essential tools for engaging students and
assisting teachers by providing hands-on
instruction and experience using fundamental
science principles. The VersaLab is
a portable, cryogen-free cryocooler-based
material characterization platform. With a
temperature range of 50 – 400K, this 3 tesla
platform is perfect for accomplishing many
types of materials characterization in a limited
space. A fully-automated system with a
user-friendly interface, the VersaLab utilizes
Quantum Design’s PPMS platform measurement
options.
Sapling Learning
Booth #501
211 East 7th Street
4th Floor
Austin, TX 78701
512-323-6565
sales@saplinglearning.com
www.saplinglearning.com
Sapling Learning provides content for
algebra- and calculus-based introductory
physics courses, as well as conceptual physics.
In addition to numeric and equation-