• Astrophysics I

    Astronomers:  Will you do  astrophysics for food?  How about for money?  There is not a single student at Carleton who has taken Astrophysics I.  Yes, something happens to them after they take it.  (Yup you guessed it, they graduate!)  Joel has a deal for you.  How  about being a grader for it instead of registering for it?  You could still learn the material and even come to class if you wish.  The only downside is that you wouldn’t take exams, turn in problem sets, or get a grade.  Please contact Joel if you are interested.

  • Future Physics Course Offerings

    Majors, the DCC has asked us to let you know of next year’s curriculum as soon as possible.  You may find it at: http://apps.carleton.edu/curricular/physics/courses/2010_11/.

  • Physics Alum from Antarctica on NPR

    Our alum John Parejko alerted us to this clip from MPR, where another  physics alum, Phil Spindler,  
    speaks from Antarctica on the January 9 “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.”  Go 1 minute, 30 sec into the following clip: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122385478.

  • Kendra Strode’s Comps Talk

    February 3 (Wednesday) 3:10-4:10pm, Olin 04

    Join Kendra as she gives her comps talk on the CMS detector.  Everyone is welcome.

  • Chris Marshall Comps Talk

    February 5 (Friday) 3:30-4:30pm, Olin 02

    Join Chris as he gives his comps talk on  “Methods in Neutrino Scattering and Particle Detection.”

    Everyone is invited.

  • PHYS 223 Offered in Spring

    The Physics & Astronomy Department has decided to offer PHYS 223 in the spring. Presentation Skills in Physics is designed to help students improve their skills in oral and visual presentation of scientific topics. The course, which will be taught by John Weiss, will begin with readings and discussion of effective oral presentation skills. Students will report on physics-related topics of their choice (e.g., their previous summer’s research, or a topic studied in another course). Prerequisite: Physics 115, 151, 152, 153, 161 or 162.

  • Astro 110 Tutor Needed

    A student in ASTRO 110 is looking for a personal tutor for 1-2 hr/wk of discussion of material.  Please contact Joel if you are interested.

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