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The Consortium for Undergraduate Research and Education in Astronomy (CUREA) announces its 20th annual in-residence astrophysics education program at Mount Wilson Observatory, June 7-20, 2009. The program is aimed at undergraduate students considering a career in science or science education who are interested in hands-on exploration of physics and astronomy. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college physics coursework, preferably including some modern physics. For more information, visit our webpage at: http://www.curea.org.
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March 2 (Monday) 3:10-4:20pm, Olin 04
Join Marlea as she gives her comps talk on the “Physics of Woodwinds”. Everyone is welcome.
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March 4 (Wednesday) 3:10-4:20pm, Olin 04
Join Ryan as he gives his comps talk on “Fringe Science: Optical Interferometry in Astronomy”. Everyone is invited.
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Physics Table
March 5 (Thursday) noon-1:00pm, Class of ’51 Dining Room
Join Physics & Astronomy students, faculty and staff for lunch and conversation at the LDC. Meet on third Olin for the short walk over or meet us there.
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Dan Buckleitner’s Comps Talk
March 16 (Friday) 3:30-4:30pm, Olin 02
Join Dan as he gives his comps talk on the Space Elevator. Everyone is welcome.
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Goodsell Obsevatory Open House
March 6 (Friday) 7:30-9:30pm, Goodsell Observatory
If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83