Anna Kiefte

Department of Physics Head (January 2023-present)

Senate of Acadia University Chair (July 2016-present)

Faculty Council of Acadia University Chair (2012-2013, 2014-2016, 2021-2023)

Professional Interests:
Teaching
Facilitation (meetings, training sessions, groups)
Academic Advising and Coaching
Physics Education
Science Outreach and Fun Science Demonstrations
Literacy and Numeracy
Private Tutoring

Some Recent Awards:
The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal, Nova Scotia (2023)
Canadian Red Cross Service Award (2018)
CAUT Dedicated Service Award (2017)
Canadian Red Cross Certificate of Merit (2016)
Acadia Students' Union Leadership in Teaching Award (2011-2012)
Acadia Students' Union Leadership in Teaching Award (2010-2011)
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Award (2008)

Classroom, Lab, and Studio Teaching:

Teaching at Acadia (2006-present):
PHYS 1013 Studio/Lab (1010L)
PHYS 1023 Introductory Physics 2
PHYS 1023 Studio/Lab (1020L)
PHYS 1053 General Physics 1
PHYS 1053 Lab (1050L)
PHYS 1063 General Physics 2
PHYS 1063 Lab (1060L)
PHYS 1513 Astronomy 1
PHYS 1523 Astronomy 2
PHYS 1563 Physics and the Environment
PHYS 1563 Lab (1560L)
PHYS 2113 Lab (2110L)
PHYS 2413 Lab (2410L)
MATH 1013 Introductory Calculus 1

Teaching at Dalhousie University:
CMSD 5050 (formerly HUCD 5050) Fundamentals of Speech Science, first half (Acoustics portion)- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
CMSD 6440 Noise in Industry and the Community (Electronics/Instrumentation portion)- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (2021)

Teaching at College of the North Atlantic (2005-2006):
PH 1120 Courses and Labs (Equivalent of Memorial University Physics 1020, Algebra-based)
PH 1121 Courses and Labs (Equivalent of Memorial University Physics 1021, Algebra-based)
PH 1130 Course and Labs (Equivalent of Memorial University Physics 1050, Calculus-based)
PH 1131 Course and Labs (Equivalent of Memorial University Physics 1051, Calculus-based)
PH 1050 Course and Labs (CAS Transfer Course, Conceptual and Algebra-based)
PH 1051 Course and Labs (CAS Transfer Course, Conceptual and Algebra-based)
MA 1040/1041 Directed Learning/Reading Course for CAS Transfer Program Math Courses

Teaching at The Abelard School (2004-2005):
Physics 12 - Advanced/AP Physics
Math 9
Math 11
Math 12 - Advanced Algebra and Geometry
Computer Science

Employment and Volunteering with Science Outreach Organizations and Science Centres:
Physics Olympics - Coordination of Event and Teachers' Inservices- Partnership between Annapolis Valley Regional School Board and Acadia University
Techsploration - Role Model
Ontario Science Centre - Presenter (Science Education Branch)
Let's Talk Science - Hands-on Activities Coordinator (LTS Partnership Program)
Newfoundland Science Centre - Interpreter and Camp Counselor
Various Schools and Community Groups - Many visits on-site and off-site

Some Other Recent Interests:
Emergency Management Volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross- Team Leader, Senior Facilitator (in-person and virtual training) and Senior Producer (virtual training) (2005-2023)
Vice-Chair of the Acadia Performing Arts Series (2012-2022)

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