The IU South Bend Physics Club has released Volume 2 of their newsletter. Here’s a link to view the latest issue as a PDF: This Month in Physics Club February. And, here’s the announcement text from the newsletter authors: Hey All! I hope this email finds you all in good spirits and ready to… Read more »
Info for Current Students
DTSI Internships at LLNL (Deadline 1/16/2023)
Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) offers summer student programs including the Defense Science and Technology Internship (DTSI) with many options that may be of high appeal to physics students. The program includes close mentorship with a staff scientist. Here’s a link to a flyer for the 2023 program: https://drive.google.com (IU) We’re posting information about this program,… Read more »
Inaugural Newsletter of the IU South Bend Physics Club
After a remarkably successful resurrection from the pandemic, our club leaders continue to step up their game and have now taken the initiative to create a newsletter, and it’s quite impressive! Here’s a link to view the first issue as a PDF: This Month in Physics Club January. And, here’s the text that will… Read more »
PHYS-N 190 (VT: Physics of Sound) in Summer 2023
PHYS-N 190 (VT: Physics of Sound) will be offered by Professor Henry Scott in Summer Session 1, 2023, either with or without a lab component. The course is designed for non-science majors and to be accessible to all; it will run from Monday, May 15 to Monday, June 26. The lecture-only option will be for 3… Read more »
Physics Classes for Spring 2023
Fundamental Core PHYS-P 309, Modern Physics Lab, TR 2:30 – 3:45p.m., 3 cr, Prof. Ilan Levine, Class # 17947. Note: P309 is only offered in odd-year spring semesters. Advanced Core PHYS-P 453, Quantum Mechanics, MW 2:30 – 3:45 p.m., 3 cr, Prof. Schimmrigk, Class # 31844. Note: Advanced Core courses are only offered once every two… 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.
Physics Club Active for Welcome Week
Club leadership got things off to a great start with well-staffed, and equipped, table to greet returning students for Welcome Week.