Cornell’s Physics and Education Departments offer a series of opportunities for students interested in exploring physics teaching careers and earning teaching certification. 

For Undergraduate Students:

For Graduate Students:

1. Set up a meeting with our Physics Teacher in Residence, Jim Overhiser (jlo34@cornell.edu), or Professor Robert Thorne (ret6@cornell.edu) to discuss your teaching interests.
2. Take the seminar course Physics 7684, “Teaching and Learning Physics”.
3. Obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching and certification in Physics teaching.
4. Learn about grants and other sources of funding other than graduate teaching assistantships to support your training as a teacher.