Using Computational methods in teaching acoustics

Bring computation into your classroom and energize your teaching!

Join ASA for an engaging workshop designed for physics educators interested in integrating computation into acoustics topics such as sound, waves, and vibration. Open to instructors from high schools, 2-year colleges, and 4-year institutions, this session will showcase how computational approaches can deepen student understanding and bring acoustics to life.

Through live demonstrations, you’ll see how computational models can be used to explore phenomena like wave propagation, resonance, and oscillations. The workshop is designed to be accessible and time-efficient, focusing on guided demonstrations and practical insights.

This free workshop will provide:

  • Concrete ideas for incorporating computational activities
  • Resources to get you started
  • Examples of acoustic simulations

Monday May 11, 2026
5pm-7pm

Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Click here to register

Space is limited.

Flowchart illustrating a simulation process. It starts with defining parameters and initial state, then enters a main loop. Inside the loop, force is calculated, followed by updates to acceleration, velocity, and position, and time is incremented. After the loop, the output is plotted, and the process stops.
A graph showing displacement over time for a wave, and a bar chart illustrating the potential, kinetic, and total energies at a specific instant.
A purple cube suspended by a spring from a metallic frame, resting on a grid background.