International Symposium on Teaching Einsteinian Physics
10-12 July 2025
Perth, Australia
The Symposium will follow the Australian Science Teachers Association Conference (CONASTA 72). ASTA invites Symposium delegates to participate.
Modernising school physics
The International Symposium on teaching Einsteinian physics (ISTEP) is taking place on 10-12 July 2025 at The University of Western Australia. This symposium will focus on modernising school science curricula, bringing together leading researchers, science educators, and policymakers to discuss innovative approaches to integrating modern physics concepts into school science curriculum for all students. Our topics are aligned with three of CONASTA’s themes.
Topics
- Novel teaching methods to introduce the language and ideas of quantum science, general relativity, climate science and sustainable energy.
- Research findings on school physics education and assessment
- Teacher upskilling and professional development
- Activity-based learning using toys, models, analogies, and experiments
- Mathematics for Einsteinian physics: connecting physical science with maths including Fermi estimation, chance, curved space geometry, and vectors
Key dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 31 March 2025
Final Date for registration: 15 June 2025
Acceptance notification: 1 May 2025
Submission Portal: All proposals must be submitted through the designated registration forms submission website.
Proposal Components: Submissions should include the following:
- Author names and affiliations
- Session title
- A brief abstract (maximum 250 words)
Submit your abstract to ISTEP
Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and contribute to the future of Modern physics education. Register now or submit your abstract to be part of this groundbreaking event in Perth, Australia.
Booking & fees
Booking is essential. The booking fees cover:
- Admission to the conference sessions, workshops, keynote presentations.
- Morning tea/coffee and lunch (in-person registrants)
- Keynote & Opening celebration
| Registration | 200 AUD |
The registration fees do not include:
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Conference dinner
International Visitors
Local advisory committee
|
Shon Boublil David Wood Johanna Stalley Anastasia Lonshakova Tejinder Kaur David Blair |
International advisory committee
|
Prof. Martin Hendry |
University of Glasgow |
|
Prof. Manjula Sharma |
University of Sydney |
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Prof. Matteo Luca Ruggeriro |
Turin Univeristy |
|
Prof. Debaratti Chatterjee |
LIGO-India mega-science project |
|
Prof. Maria Parappilly |
Flinders University |
|
Jackie Bondell |
Monash University |
|
Prof. Jill Aldridge |
Curtin University |
|
Dr. Jyoti Kaur |
University of Western Australia |
|
Emeritus Prof. David Blair |
University of Western Australia |
|
Prof. Magdalena Kersting |
University of Copenhagen |
Conference Schedule & Summary
Thursday: Conference Welcome
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Registrations / Welcome drinks and light refreshments |
Friday: Day 1
| 8:00 am | Registration/Coffee/exhibition |
| 9:00 am | Symposium opening |
| 9:15 am | Keynote 1: |
| 10:15 am | Morning tea |
| 10:45 am | Symposium 1: |
| 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Keynote 2 |
| 3:00 pm | Tea break |
| 3:30 pm | Symposium 2: |
| 6:00 pm | Symposium dinner |
Saturday: Day 2
| 8:00 am | Registration/Coffee/exhibition |
| 9:00 am | Symposium opening |
| 9:15 am | Keynote 3: |
| 10:15 am | Morning tea |
| 10:45 am | Symposium 3 |
| 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Keynote 4 |
| 3:00 pm | Tea break |
| 3:30 pm | Symposium 4 |
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