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Physics Comps Topics
The answer to last week’s trivia question: Norway (Michael Knudson ’11), Austria (Andrew McClung ’10), Switzerland (Sean Sweetnam ’08). From the correct answers submitted, David Miller was chosen at random as the winner of last week’s prize.
This week’s trivia question:
Which of the following has not been a comps topic in the past five years: physics of bagpipes, physics of baseball, physics of boats, physics of butterflies, physics of skyscrapers and stadiums, physics of spacecraft propulsion, physics of traffic and crowds, physics of trees. -
Washington University Engineering Representative
October 2 (Tuesday) noon-1pm, Olin 202
The Washington University Engineering Representative will be at Carleton to visit with students interested in doing the 3/2 engineering program at Wash U. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Mary Drew if you planning attending this informational meeting.
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Physics Table
October 2 (Tuesday) Noon-1pm, LDC (no room reserved)
Join physics students, faculty and staff for lunch at the LDC. Meet us on 3rd Olin at 11:50 for the short walk over or meet us there.
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Student Worker Training Meeting
October 3 (Wednesday) 3:15-4:20pm, Olin 04
All student workers in the Physics & Astronomy Department are required to attend this MANDATORY training meeting. If for some reason you can not attend you must check out a video of the meeting from Mary in Olin 331.
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Hertz Graduate Fellowship
The Hertz Foundation is offering graduate fellowships for innovators in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences. They are looking for applicants with exceptional creativity, a broad understanding of physical principles, and outstanding potential for innovative research. Preference is given to seniors and first year graduate students. The application deadline is November 2, 2012. Note that only general GRE scores are needed at this time. More information and an application can be found at www.hertzfoundation.org.
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Student Research Presentation
October 4 (Thursday) 12:00-1:00pm, Olin 04
Join Charlotte Zimmerman, Tom Callister and Taylor Want as they talk about the research they did last summer. Lunch will be provided.
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ACT is looking for volunteer science tutors!
Help local Northfield students with math and science! Be a volunteer tutor through the CCCE and work with students one-on-one or in a group setting at Northfield or Faribault High School. Email clarkr for more info if interested.
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Goodsell Observatory Open House
October 5 (Friday) 8:00-10:00pm, Goodsell Observatory
If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas and planets. Dress warmly. Canceled if cloudy.