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Michael Massa is an Assistant Professor and Academic Counsellor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. He earned his PhD in Physics from McMaster University in 2006. From 2006 to 2008, he held a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Harvard University. Massa has also worked as a Research Assistant and Lecturer in Physics at McMaster University. His research interests are centered on physics education, specifically on enhancing curriculum through the use of technology in the classroom. He collaborates with Dr. Martin Williams to investigate how the integration of computation in physics education affects student learning and attitudes. Massa is also involved in exploring the interactions of custom-built, self-propelled bots and how they can probe dynamic states in model two-dimensional systems. He has been active in promoting physics education and received various awards for his contributions to teaching and research. His commitment to scholarship and innovation in education continues to shape his academic career.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON
Joined the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph with a focus on teaching physics and curricular development.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Conducted research in physics as a postdoctoral researcher.
McMaster University • Hamilton, ON
Worked as a lecturer in the field of physics, involved in curriculum development and teaching.
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