Advisory Committee

Our advisory committee is a panel of distinguished experts with experience in science, science education, education research and NASCAR. The advisory committee meets once a year in Charlotte, North Carolina to review the program's progress, materials developed and to develop and refine the goals and objectives to be addressed in the coming year.

Members

  • Josh Browne, Chief Race Engineer, Red Bull Racing
  • Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft, Distinguished Professor of Science Education, & Director of the Center of Science and Math in Context (COSMIC), Graduate College of Education, the University of Massachusetts, Boston Campus
  • Michael Fisher, Managing Director-Research and Development, NASCAR Research and Development Center
  • Dr. David Haase, Professor of Physics, North Carolina State University
  • Dr. Vicki Plano Clark, Director of the Office for Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  • Dr. Andy Randolph, Engine Technical Director, Earnhardt Childress Racing

Curricular Modules

Energy Density

Energy Density

Updated: 06. 05. 2010

Is ethanol really "better" than gasoline? Here's one criterion for finding out. Links to materials developed with the American Le Mans Series to promote energy awareness and the contributions of motorsports to improving transportation efficiency. A Green Racing module.

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Turning on a Flat Track

Updated: 3. 30. 2009

Ever wondered how much force it takes to turn? Here's where you calculate the answer.

Pit Road

Where to Pit

Updated: 3. 15. 2009

How do crew chiefs choose their pit boxes? Emphasizes data analysis, model building and defending scientific arguments.

Pit Road

Building Better Barriers

Updated: 3. 15. 2009

A hands-on exploration of how to minimize damage to a car in case of a collision with a track wall. Softer is not always better!

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Gears

Updated: 04. 27. 2009

Ever wonder how the drivers know how fast they are going given that they don't have speedometers in their car? Get geared up to find out.

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The Sound of Racing

Updated: 3. 15. 2009

The noise is one of the best parts of attending a race. But don't forget your earplugs.

coil-bound spring

Energy and Safety

Updated: 3. 15. 2009

Looks at the energy flow of a car when it stops in terms of conservation of energy.

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News

10. 18-20. 2012
Women of Appalachia Conference Zanesville OH - Talk for the public on the Science of NASCAR
10. 26. 2012
Chicago/Illinois AAPT Section: Why Going Fast is Harder than you Think - free and open to the public

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