As an undergrad physics major at Davis I took math methods from Dr. Erickson and E&M from Dr. Reid. (It's interesting to hear that they compared notes on the students they shared in those classes.) I have great memories of Dr. Reid's animated lectures: pretending to carry a charge in "from infinity!" when calculating electrical potential is one image I'll never forget. His delight with the movie "Aliens" and his analogy of studying physics with being a member of "the corps" as depicted in the movie was infectious. The SPS chapter made t-shirts with a quote from Dr. Reid my senior year, which is another indication of how beloved he was by majors.

I now work for the American Physical Society, on projects to encourage more students to become high school physics teachers. I am inspired to do my job to the best of my ability by my memories of Dr. Reid.

Jacob Clark Blickenstaff
Teacher Education Programs Manager
American Physical Society