Rachel Sherr, associate editor of Physical Review Physics Education Research

Physical Review Physics Education Research has appointed Dr. Rachel Sherr, associate professor in the School of STEM’s Division of Physical Sciences, as an associate editor.

Dr. Scherr’s research explores hands-on physics labs, faculty development, and inclusive teaching in quantum mechanics. A leader in physics education, she has served as a conference organizer, doctoral advisor and community leader. In 2017, she was named a fellow of the American Physical Society for her foundational work on energy learning, classroom video analysis, and her leadership in the physics education research community. Check out the welcome post on the Physical Review Journals website.

Reflecting on the appointment, Dr. Sherr shared, “I am passionate about peer review, and I look forward to supporting publication of high-quality physics education research.”

Congratulations, Dr. Sherr! Your continued work enriches the physics education community and helps pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative future in the field. Through her research and leadership, she supports both current educators and the next generation of physicists.