Dr. Eric Hudson

Professor

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Biography

Eric Hudson is an accomplished physicist specializing in Physics Education Research. He has a dual academic background with a B.A. in Physics and Linguistics from the University of Chicago, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests encompass various aspects of physics education, including the sense of belonging, fostering critical thinking through labs, and enhancing students' physics reasoning skills such as dimensional analysis and drawing. Hudson serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and has received notable honors for his teaching excellence, including the Penn State SPS Annual Teaching Award in 2012 and the C. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2017. He is actively engaged in research that aims to improve educational practices in physics, making significant contributions to academic literature in the field. His work has influenced teaching methods and provided insights into the cognitive development of students in physics.

Research Interests

Awards

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Penn State SPS Annual Teaching Award

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C. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.