Oct 14, 2025
Clausell Mathis, assistant professor of physics and physics education in Michigan State University’s Lyman Briggs College and Department of Teacher Education, has been named a Winter 2026 Fellow of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). He is one of only two educators nationwide to receive this honor.
AAPT Fellowships recognize exceptional contributions to physics teaching and learning.
Mathis teaches physics and capstone courses at Lyman Briggs and science teaching methods in the Department of Teacher Education. His research centers on equitable teaching practices, emphasizing how instructors can help deepen students’ understanding of physics through drawing upon students’ cultural resources.