12. Ngoc-Loan Nguyen and David E. Meltzer, Visualization tool for 3-D relationships and the right-hand rule, The Physics Teacher 43, 155-157 (2005).

11. David E. Meltzer, Relation between students' problem-solving performance and representational format, American Journal of Physics, 73, 463-478 (2005).

10. David E. Meltzer, Investigation of students' reasoning regarding heat, work, and the first law of thermodynamics in an introductory calculus-based general physics course, American Journal of Physics 72, 1432-1446 (2004).

9. Thomas J. Greenbowe and David E. Meltzer, Student learning of thermochemical concepts in the context of solution calorimetry, International Journal of Science Education 25, 779-800 (2003).

8. Ngoc-Loan Nguyen and David E. Meltzer, Initial understanding of vector concepts among students in introductory physics courses, American Journal of Physics 71, 630-638 (2003).

7. David E. Meltzer, The relationship between mathematics preparation and conceptual learning gains in physics: a possible "hidden variable" in diagnostic pretest scores, American Journal of Physics 70, 1259-1268 (2002)

6. David E. Meltzer and Kandiah Manivannan, Transforming the lecture-hall environment: The fully interactive physics lecture, American Journal of Physics 70, 639-654 (2002).

5. Laura McCullough and David E. Meltzer, Differences in male/female response patterns on alternative-format versions of FCI items, Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, Rochester, New York, July 25-26, 2001, edited by Scott Franklin, Jeffrey Marx, and Karen Cummings (Rochester, New York, 2001), pp. 103-106.

4. Kandiah Manivannan and David E. Meltzer, Use of in-class physics demonstrations in highly interactive format, Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, Rochester, New York, July 25-26, 2001, edited by Scott Franklin, Jeffrey Marx, and Karen Cummings (Rochester, New York, 2001), pp. 95-98.

3. David E. Meltzer, Student reasoning regarding work, heat, and the first law of thermodynamics in an introductory physics course, Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference, Rochester, New York, July 25-26, 2001, edited by Scott Franklin, Jeffrey Marx, and Karen Cummings (Rochester, New York, 2001), pp. 107-110.

2. David E. Meltzer and Amy Woodland Espinoza, Guided inquiry: Let students "discover" the laws of physics for themselves, Science Scope 21 (2), 28-31 (October 1997).

1. David E. Meltzer and Kandiah Manivannan, Promoting interactivity in physics lecture classes, The Physics Teacher 34, 72-76 (1996).

Book Chapter

David E. Meltzer, Enhancing Active Learning in Large-Enrollment Physics Courses, invited chapter in Best Practices and Lessons Learned: Highlights from the NSF Collaboratives for Excellence in Teacher Preparation Program and Other Innovative Programs Around the Country, edited by Diane Smith and Elisabeth Swanson (Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, in press).

Invited Papers

13. Paula R. L. Heron and David E. Meltzer, Chemical Education and Physics Education: Facing Joint Challenges and Practical Concerns, CHED Newsletter [published by the Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society], Fall 2005, pp. 35-37.

12. David E. Meltzer, Investigation of Student Reasoning Regarding Concepts in Thermal Physics, American Physical Society Forum on Education Newsletter, Spring 2005, pp. 4-5.

11. Paula R. L. Heron and David E. Meltzer, Guest Editorial--The Future of Physics Education Research: Intellectual Challenges and Practical Concerns, American Journal of Physics, 73, 390-394 (2005).

10. David E. Meltzer, Student Learning in Upper-Level Thermal Physics: Comparisons and Contrasts with Students in Introductory Courses, 2004 Physics Education Research Conference [Sacramento, California, 4-5 August 2004], edited by Jeffrey Marx, Paula R. L. Heron, and Scott Franklin [American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings 790, 31-34 (2005)].

9. David E. Meltzer, How Do You Hit A Moving Target? Addressing the Dynamics of Students' Thinking, 2004 Physics Education Research Conference [Sacramento, California, 4-5 August 2004], edited by Jeffrey Marx, Paula R. L. Heron, and Scott Franklin [American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings 790, 7-10 (2005)].

8. David E. Meltzer, Mini-Course on Physics Education Research and Research-Based Innovations in Physics Instruction, Memorias del XII Taller Internacional: Nuevas Tendencias en la Enseñanza de la Física [Proceedings of the XII International Workshop: New Trends in Physics Teaching], Puebla, Mexico, May 27-30, 2004, edited by Josip Slisko, Cupatitzio Ramírez, and Adrián Corona (Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Faculdad de Ciencias Físico Matemáticas, Cuerpo Académico de Investigación Educativa, Puebla, Mexico, 2004), pp. 28-35.

7. David E. Meltzer, The Questions We Ask and Why: Methodological Orientation in Physics Eduaction Research, 2003 Physics Education Research Conference [Madison, Wisconsin, 6-7 August 2003], edited by Jeffrey Marx, Scott Franklin, and Karen Cummings [American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings 720, 11-14 (2004)].

6. David E. Meltzer, Issues Related to Data Analysis and Quantitative Methods in PER, Proceedings of the 2002 Physics Education Research Conference [Boise, Idaho, August 7-8, 2002], edited by Scott Franklin, Karen Cummings, and Jeffrey Marx (New York, PERC Publishing, 2002), pp. 21-24.

5. David E. Meltzer, Using Active-Engagement Teaching Methods in Large-Enrollment Classes to Improve Student Learning, Teaching at ISU, newsletter of the Iowa State University Center for Teaching Excellence, 15 (2), 1-2 (November/December 2002).

4. David E. Meltzer, Student Learning of Physics Concepts: Efficacy of Verbal and Written Forms of Expression in Comparison to Other Representational Modes, paper presented at the Conference on Ontological, Epistemological, Linguistic and Pedagogical Considerations of, Language and Science Literacy: Empowering Research and Informing Instruction, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, September 13, 2002.

3. David E. Meltzer, Physics Education at ISU, Iowa State University Department of Physics and Astronomy [Alumni Newsletter], Fall 2001, pp. 13-14

2. David E. Meltzer, Iowa State University is New Entrant into Physics Education Research Community, American Physical Society Forum on Education Newsletter, Summer, 1999, pp. 12-13.

1. David E. Meltzer, "Micro-Document" for National Science Foundation Teacher Education Workshop, paper prepared for the National Science Foundation workshop "Teacher Education: From Preparation to Practice," Washington, D.C., May 7-8, 1999.

Contributed Papers

2. David E. Meltzer, Nontraditional Approach to Approach to Algebra-based General Physics [Presentation at the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, College Park, Maryland, August 1, 1996]; In: The Changing Role of Physics Departments in Modern Universities: Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, edited by Edward F. Redish and John S. Rigden (AIP Conf. Proc. 399, American Institute of Physics, Woodbury, New York, 1997), Part One, pp. 823-825.

1. Kandiah Manivannan and David E. Meltzer, Increasing Active Student Participation in the Classroom through the use of "Flash Cards" [Presentation at the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, College Park, Maryland, August 1, 1996]; In: The Changing Role of Physics Departments in Modern Universities: Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education, edited by Edward F. Redish and John S. Rigden (AIP Conf. Proc. 399, American Institute of Physics, Woodbury, New York, 1997), Part One, pp. 821-822.]

Reports

1. David E. Meltzer, Lillian C. McDermott, Paula R. L. Heron, Edward F. Redish, and Robert J. Beichner, A Call to the AAPT Executive Board and Publications Committee to Expand Publication of Physics Education Research Articles within the American Journal of Physics, report to the American Association of Physics Teachers, revised December 29, 2003.