Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Carl Wieman at H-FARM | H-FARM

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Carl Wieman came to campus in April to share his approach to STEM education for the next generation.

Why STEM Education Needs a ResetDespite how fast science evolves, the way it’s taught often feels stuck in the past. And that gap shows: many students disengage, finding STEM subjects difficult to connect with.In his speech, Wieman explored what research actually says about how people learn science. From active learning to evidence-based teaching methods, he shared practical insights on how to make education more engaging, effective, and relevant for today’s world.

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Who Is Carl WiemanHe received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2001 for his groundbreaking work in atomic physics and is also a professor at Stanford University. Over the past decades, he has become a global reference in science education research, leading large-scale transformation projects in universities and founding PhET, a platform used by millions of students worldwide to learn science through interactive simulations.See full event recording: