Making Connections Through Astronomy

Assistant Professor of Physics Leslie Hebb's recent scholarly efforts have established several new connections for the Colleges in the field of astronomy. During the fall semester, Hebb was inducted as an associate member of the Astronomical Society of New York, a state-wide association that brings together universities, colleges and observatories around astronomy interests. Her induction took pl...  More >>

Showcasing First-Year Students Work

On a Tuesday evening, crowds of students stood waiting in line to try their hand at a physics experiment - part of the first annual First Year Seminar Symposium. Including the final projects of seven seminars, the symposium aimed to give the campus community a glimpse into the hard work of its newest members. "What these students have accomplished in a just few months is truly remarkable," remark...  More >>

Students Join Women in Physics Event

Candace Carducci '15 and Mimi Sakarett '15 recently attended the Northeast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics at Cornell University, affording them an opportunity to network with faculty, peers and professionals who study or work in physics. The annual conference, which was one of several simultaneously held across the United States, brought together undergraduate women to share their ...  More >>

Spector Presents at Anacapa Meeting

Professor of Physics Donald Spector recently presented one of the featured lectures at the 2012 meeting of the Anacapa Society held at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn. Spector's lecture offered a careful look at what it means for interdisciplinary work to incorporate physics in a substantive way. Following the mission of the Anacapa Society, Spector used his talk to support theoretical physi...  More >>

Spector Joins ISIS Board

Professor of Physics and Chair of the Department Donald Spector has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Institute for Science and Interdisciplinary Studies (ISIS). Founded in 1992, ISIS aims to incorporate an understanding of history, politics, economics and culture into the analysis and practice of science. ISIS has supported projects on topics ranging from practical citizen-oriented i...  More >>