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Physics Table, aka PHAZOOM
Pop in and say hello for a few minutes, or the whole hour-ish. PHAZOOM? (The jury’s still out on that one.)
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Mpemba Effect: Does hot water freeze faster than cold?
Tuesday, April 20
Physics Colloquium: Women in Astronomy & Physics Lecture Series (WAPhLS)
The Mpemba Effect
Dr. Marija Vucelja, Professor of Physics, University of Virginia
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Volcano Physics!
Physics Colloquium, Wednesday April 21, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Factors that control near-source infrasound at open-vent volcanoes: A case study at Villarrica Volcano, Chile
Bryan Rosenblatt, Boise State -
Scholarships for women in STEM!
Applications Open for Watermark Scholars Program:
Watermark is offering women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related studies and careers. To participate in the Watermark Scholars program, applicants are asked to submit either a written essay, up to 500 words, or a short video on the topic of “Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology, and what do you want to achieve upon graduation?” We’re looking for students who have been inspired by recent events and changes in learning and want to make a difference in their careers! Two students will be selected from the pool of applicants, and awardees will each receive $5,000 to help continue their education.
The deadline to submit entries is July 15, 2021, and awardees will be notified in August.
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APS Physics articles!
This Week in Physics Magazine — April 19, 2021
Viewpoint Making Quantum Dynamics Exact
Vivian França – April 19, 2021
Three new studies provide analytical descriptions and exact solutions for various aspects of thermodynamics in quantum many-body systems.
Focus Eye Tracking Gets Complex
April 16, 2021
Two research teams have used eye-tracking methods to learn how students approach complex physics problems.
synopsis Droplets Sliding Across a Stretched Surface
April 15, 2021
Experiments show that stretching the substrate changes the shape and dynamics of droplets, suggesting a new way to control fluid motion in microfluidic chips.
synopsis A Lightweight Among Heavyweights
April 14, 2021
Researchers have observed the lightest uranium isotope to date, offering insight into models of nuclear structure.
synopsis Electron Chemical Potential Measured for Graphene
April 13, 2021
Researchers demonstrate a method for measuring the chemical potential in a many-electron system, providing a way to validate numerical calculations.
synopsis Laser-Cooled Atoms and Molecules Collide in a Trap
April 13, 2021
An experiment shows the circumstances under which ultracold atoms are quick to kick molecules out of a trap, providing clues for how to use atoms as a refrigerant for molecules.
Opinion Aim for the Sky, But Keep Your Feet on the Ground
April 15, 2021
To fight poverty and promote equality, developing countries should pursue the highest levels of unfettered, open-ended scientific inquiry.
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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual info session on Wednesday, April 21, from 2 to 3 PM ET to highlight the STEM, technical, and policy internships and fellowships available through ORISE at federal facilities nationwide.
