Curriculum Vitae

• Diplom-Physiker (M.Sc.), 1993, Universität Hannover, Germany (theoretical nuclear physics, adviser Prof. P. U. Sauer)
• Ph.D., 1997, Michigan State University, USA (theoretical nuclear physics, adviser Prof. W. Bauer)

• Summer 2006, Guest Professor, FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany
• since 2004, Assistant Professor of Physics Education, Lyman-Briggs College, Michigan State University
• since 2004, Adjunct Professor of Physics, Michigan State University
• 2000-2006 Principal Investigator, NSF Information Technology Research grant, "Investigation of a Model for Online Resource Creation and Sharing in Educational Settings"
• since 1999 Project Director, The LearningOnline Network with CAPA, Division of Science and Mathematics Education, Michigan State University
• since 1997 Director of Laboratory for Instructional Technology in Education, Division of Science and Mathematics Education, Michigan State University
• 1996 Intern, Cable News Network (CNN), Atlanta
• 1993-1997 Research Assistant, National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, MSU

• Gerd Kortemeyer, 80387 aktiviert, c't 4/92, 260 (1992)
• M. T. Peña P. U. Sauer, A. Stadler and G. Kortemeyer, Three-nucleon force and the Delta-mechanism for pion production and pion absorption, Phys. Rev. C48, 2208 (1993)
• G. Kortemeyer et al., Coprozessoren Programmierung mit Turbo Pascal und C++, IWT Verlag (International Thompson Publishing), Vaterstetten, Germany,ISBN 3-88322-439-1 (1993)
• G. Kortemeyer, W. Bauer, K. Haglin, J. Murray and S. Pratt, Causality Violations in Cascade Models of Nuclear Collisions, Phys. Rev. C52, 2714 (1995)
• G. Kortemeyer, F. Daffin and W. Bauer, Nuclear Flow in Consistent Boltzmann Algorithm Models, Phys. Lett. B, Vol 374 (1996), 25
• G. Kortemeyer, "Energy Innovation", "Nuclear Stockpile Reliability", "Nuclear Stockpile Security" (script and video material compilation); "Feynman lives!" (background research and video material compilation), CNN (Cable News Network) Atlanta (1996)
• G. Kortemeyer, W. Bauer, and G. J. Kunde, Isospin dependent multi-fragmentation in ¹¹²Sn+¹¹²Sn and ¹²⁴Sn+¹²⁴Sn collisions, Phys. Rev. C55, 2730 (1997)
• LectureOnline software system (1997)
• German Translation of Multimedia cd-rom/textbook , Introductory Physics - German Version (cliXX Physik), Verlag Harri Deutsch, 1998, Germany, ISBN 3-8171-1593-8
• "The Real Challenge" software system, Council for Competitiveness, Washington DC (1999)
• K. Morawetz ,V. Spivcka, P. Lipavsky, G. Kortemeyer, C. Kuhrts, and R. Nebauer, Virial corrections to simulations of heavy ion reaction, Phys. Rev. Lett. 82, 3767 (1999)
• LON-CAPA software system (1999)
• G. Kortemeyer and W. Bauer, Multimedia Collaborative Content Creation (mc³) - the MSU LectureOnline System, Journal of Engineering Education 88 (4), 421 (1999)
• G. Kortemeyer, W. Bauer, D. Kashy, E. Kashy, and C. Speier, "The LearningOnline Network with CAPA Initiative", IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, vol. 31, 1003 (2001)
• C. Speier, G. Kortemeyer, "Open Source Objects for Teaching and Learning (response to Syllabus paper given)", Syllabus Magazine, vol. 11 (2001)
• G. Albertelli, B. Minaei-Bidgoli, W.F. Punch, G. Kortemeyer, and E. Kashy, Concept Feedback in Computer-Graded Assignments, Frontiers in Education Conference 2002
• G. Albertelli, A. Sakharuk, G. Kortemeyer, E. Kashy, Individualized examinations for large on-campus courses, Frontiers in Education Conference 2003
• Minaei-Bidgoli, D. A. Kashy, G. Kortemeyer, and W. Punch, Predicting Student Performance: an Application of Data Mining Methods with an Educational Web-Based System (LON-CAPA), Frontiers in Education Conference 2003
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Matthew Hall, Joyce Parker, Behrouz Minaei-Bidgoli, Guy Albertelli II, Wolfgang Bauer, and Edwin Kashy, Effective Feedback to the Instructor from Online Homework, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, Volume 9, Issue 2, (2005)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Wolfgang Bauer, Walter Benenson, and Edwin Kashy, Retaking a Test Online, The Physics Teacher, Volume 44, Number 4, 235-239 (2006)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, The Evolving Growth of LON-CAPA, Campus Technology, 10/3/2006
• Gerd Kortemeyer, An analysis of asynchronous online homework discussions in introductory physics courses, The American Journal of Physics, Volume 74, Issue 6, 526-536 (2006)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Correlations between student discussion behavior, attitudes, and learning, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 3, Issue 1, 010101 [8 pages], (2007)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Fertiggerichte aus der Tiefkühltruhe, Interview, CampusInnovation
• Gerd Kortemeyer, The Challenge of Teaching Introductory Physics to Premedical Students, The Physics Teacher, Volume 45, Number 9, 552-557 (2007)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, A Polarizer Demo Using LCDs, The Physics Teacher, Volume 46, Number 1, 58 (2008)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Edwin Kashy, Walter Benenson, and Wolfgang Bauer, Experiences using the open-source learning content management and assessment system LON-CAPA in introductory physics courses, The American Journal of Physics, Volume 76, 438-444 (2008)
• Peng Han, Gerd Kortemeyer, Bernd J. Krämer, Christine von Prümmer, Exposure and Support of Latent Social Networks Among Learning Object Repository Users, Journal of Universal Computer Science (J.UCS), (2008)

See also: Publications of the LON-CAPA Project, AIP Scitation, Citebase, and Google Scholar

• "The LearningOnline Network with CAPA," 6th Workshop on Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning, Gent, Belgium, October 2001
• "Delivering Online Content: The Student-Centered Approach" (with Wolfgang Bauer), Educause Seminars on Academic Computing (SAC), Directors Seminar, Snowmass, Colorado, August 2002
• "The LON-CAPA Initiative," Partnerships in Global Learning Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 2003
• "The LearningOnline Network with CAPA," California Virtual College Student Support and Instructional Services Conference, San Diego, May 2003
• "The LearningOnline Network with CAPA," 6th International Conference on Computer Based Learning in Science, Nicosia, Cyprus, July 2003
• "The LearningOnline Network with CAPA," American Association of Physics Teachers, Summer Conference, Salt Lake City, August 2005
• Lecturer, "Web-Enabling Scientific E-Learning" Workshop, International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy, November 2005
• CampusSource Workshop, Universität Dortmund, Germany, December 2007

See also: Presentations of the LON-CAPA Project

• LON-CAPA used by more than 120 other institutions
• PI, NSF Information Technology Grant ($2.055M, 5 yrs), #0085921. Investigation of a Model for Online Creation and Sharing in Educational Settings, http://www.lon-capa.org/
• PI, Research Experience for Teachers 2001, 2002, 2003 (Supplement to NSF-ITR 0085921)
• PI, NSF Supplement National SMETE Digital Library with UC Berkeley
• Co-PI, NSF PGE/RES/PLN #0225215. How does Technology Affect Gender Equity in Science Education? A Retrospective and Prospective Study
• Co-PI, NSF DUE #0243126. Diagnostic Question Clusters: Development and Testing in Introductory Geology and Biology
• Co-PI, ELAN III (Lower Saxony, Germany).
• Co-PI, NSF DUE #0717790. Collaborative Research: Community development of an expanded Geoscience Concept Inventory: A webcenter for question generation, validation and online testing

• Scholarship, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, 1988-1994
• Best Paper Award, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 1998
• ComputerWorld 21^st Century Achievement Award, Winner, Education & Academia Category, 2003
• Sloan-C, Most Outstanding Effective Practice Award, 2004
• Teacher Scholar Award, Michigan State University, 2008

• 1999, 2000, 2002, Michigan State University, "Web Tools for Teachers" (2 credits)
• 1999, 2000, 2001, Ingham Intermediate School District, "Capital Area Science and Math Improvement Initiative: Technology for Teachers" (teacher continuing education)
• 2001, 2002 Michigan State University, "Introductory Physics I - Virtual University" (3 credits)
• 2001, 2002 Michigan State University, "Introductory Physics II - Virtual University" (3 credits)
• 2003, 2004 Michigan State University, co-teaching LBS 271/272(L) (with Walter Benenson), "Introductory Physics I/II Calculus-Based with Lab" (3+1 credits)
• 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Michigan State University, LB(S) 271,"Introductory Physics I Calculus-Based" (3 credits)
• 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Michigan State University, LBS 272,"Introductory Physics II Calculus-Based" (3 credits)
• 2007 Michigan State University, LBS 492, "Senior Seminar Renewable Energy" (4 credits)
• 2007 Michigan State University, PHY 905, "Physics Education Research" (2 credits)
• 2008 Michigan State University, SME 862, "Physics for Teachers" (3 credits)
• 2008 Michigan State University, LB 492, "The History of Science in Europe (Study Abroad)" (4 credits)

Service

• LITE Lab currently supporting 15,000 course enrollments/semester at MSU out of LON-CAPA
• 1999-2003: MSU Service/Outreach Technology Committee (Chair 02-03)
• 2002-2007: MSU Instructional Computing Technology Committee (Chair 06-07)
• 2003: Faculty Advisory Board, MSU Science Theatre
• 2008: MSU Faculty Council (Academic Governance)
• Doctoral Guidance Committee (2)
• Service on NSF grant review panels

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