Randal Albrandt

Albrandt's "Laser Optics" project uses light properties and lasers to teach students about problem-solving and taking charge of their own learning. Given lasers and different combinations of equipment, students form small teams and build systems to create unique optical patterns. The teams then work as a larger group and produce a 45-minute laser show that's presented to other students, faculty, and parents. In addition to engaging in learning that augments their physics classroom study, students explore small and large group dynamics while working together to solve problems.