Physics professor Jason Nordhaus is working to reduce barriers to STEM for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. When Jason Nordhaus teaches physics at Rochester Institute of Technology, he doesn't just consider how to best explain topics like thermodynamics and quantum mechanics. Much of what he thinks about involves the physical space of his classroom: He arranges his students' desks so everyone has a line of sight to him. He positions his body to ensure that students can see both of his hands. H...
Physics professor Jason Nordhaus is working to reduce barriers to STEM for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. When Jason Nordhaus teaches physics at Rochester Institute of Technology, he doesn't just consider how to best explain topics like thermodynamics and quantum mechanics. Much of what he thinks about involves the physical space of his classroom: He arranges his students' desks so everyone has a line of sight to him. He positions his body to ensure that students can see both of his hands. H...
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