Prof. Ilan Levine gave a public presentation regarding dark matter and the contributions that he, and his students and collaborators, continue to make as part of international efforts to understand what it is. This was part of the Our Universe Revealed series of lectures being jointly organized by the University of Notre Dame and IU… Read more »
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MTS Event: Wednesday, November 9th (Gas Giants Night!)
CURRENT STATUS: Conditions for the 9th are looking good! Details: The IUSB Observatory will be open, weather permitting, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9th. Come to the elevators on the 1st floor of Northside Hall and wait to be escorted to the rooftop observatory. Please be sure to check back here before traveling to campus… Read more »
2022 Alumni Talks in PHYS-S 106
As she did while leading our Contemporary Physics Seminar (PHYS-S 106) last year, Prof. Lynker has again organized a series of alumni presentations for the Fall 2022 semester. The talks will all be on Thursdays, in NS 0063, starting at 2:30 p.m. As is always the case for S106, all are welcome! 27-Oct Sarah Cukrowicz,… Read more »
IUSB Hosts Adams Astronomy Class for Special Observatory Event
Profs. Jerry Hinnefeld and Henry Scott, along with physics majors Emilee Edmonds and Preston Porter, hosted about 15 students from Mr. Matt McQueen’s Adams astronomy class at the IUSB astronomical observatory — Mr. McQueen happens to be IUSB alum. The visit included a presentation by Prof. Hinnfeld about recent observations and, of course, a trip… Read more »
Dr. James Hansen Visits S106
The 2022 Bender Scholar, Dr. James Hansen, visited Prof, Lynker’s PHYS-S 106 Contemporary Physics Seminar this week, thus giving students an opportunity to meet with him in an informal setting ahead of his public lecture in the evening.
Physics Club Enters “Spirit Week” Window-Painting Contest
We continue to benefit from an engaged and motivated Physics Club this year, with members spontaneously jumping in to participate and, potentially, win some financial resources for the club. Here are some shots of club members Emille Edmonds, Preston Porter and Ethan Moody in action:
First Physics Club Meeting of the Semester
The Club leadership, including Co-Presidents Emilee Edmonds and Preston Porter, Secretary Phillip Derrickson and Treasurer Joël Rael organized a welcome-back meeting, with pizza, on September 15th, to get things going for the year. The club is planning a trip, construction project and, perhaps, a new T-shirt. If interested in joining, please check them out on… Read more »
Great Turnout for September 14th MTS Event
We had a great crowd for this week’s MTS events, with the Physics Club doing an outstanding job of getting the word out to fellow students on campus.
MTS Event: Wednesday, September 14th
CURRENT STATUS: Conditions for the 14th are looking good! Details: The IUSB Observatory will be open, weather permitting, from 8:30-10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th. Come to the elevators on the 1st floor of Northside Hall and wait to be escorted to the rooftop observatory. Please be sure to check back here before traveling to campus… Read more »
MTS Event: Monday, September 12th
CURRENT STATUS: The MTS event for Monday, 9/12, has been postponed until Wednesday, 9/14 due to rain / cloudy skies in the forecast. Details: The IUSB Observatory will be open, weather permitting, from 8:30-10:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12th. Come to the elevators on the 1st floor of Northside Hall and wait to be escorted to… Read more »