• Spring Astrophysics Time Change

    ATTENTION SPRING TERM ASTRONOMERS: Joel has changed Astrophysics I spring term to 3a (11:10 MW; 12:00 F) so as to avoid conflict with PDEs 5a. The class will be held in Goodsell 3.

    By the way, the class will not meet the first week of the term, as Joel will be in Turkey on an eclipse expedition. Make ups will be scheduled later.

  • Writing Science

    Interested in becoming a better Science Communicator? Wondering how writing practices differ from discipline to discipline? Eager to describe your scientific discoveries with effectiveness and style? Then the new course called “Writing Science” is just for you. The course will explore how science is written for a variety of audiences – from scientific journals to the popular press. IDSC 209, Writing Science, is a sophomore priority cource taught by Carol Rutz, Director of the Writing Program and adjunct Lecturer in English, and Cindy Blaha, Physics and Astronomy. It will be held 5th period in Olin 02.

  • Mark Knight Comps Talk

    Monday, February 12, Olin 04, 3:10 pm

    Mark will give his comps talk entitled An Introduction to Nanoparticle Physics. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

  • Sarah Vigeland Comps Talk

    Wednesday, February 15, Olin 04, 3:10 pm

    Sarah Vigeland will give her comps talk entitled An Introduction to General Relativity. Everyone is invited and welcome.

  • SDA Meeting

    Thursday, February 16, 2nd Olin lounge, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

    The Physics and Astronomy Student Departmental Advisors will meet with underclassmen to answer questions about the department and courses. Anyone thinking about registering for a Physics or Astronomy class is encouraged to come. Pizza will be served for lunch.

  • Physics Table

    Thursday, February 16, LDC 113, 12:00-1:00 pm

    Plan to have lunch with physics students, faculty, and staff at the LDC at noon. We can meet on 3rd Olin at 11:55 for the short walk to the dining hall or you can meet us there. All are welcome.

  • Brian Daub Comps Talk

    Friday, February 17, Olin 02, 3:30 Brian will give his comps talk entitled Cosmic Rays and the GZK Effect. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

  • Turn Off and Lock Up

    If you are the last person to leave an Olin lab in the evening, be sure to turn off the lights and lock the doors. This procedure will save energy as well as prevent theft of laboratory equipment.

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