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-present)

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:
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 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)
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, and Virtual Training Facilitator and Producer (2005-present)
Vice-Chair of the Acadia Performing Arts Series (2012-2022)

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