Physics

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 01/23/2013 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

A brief introduction to quantum information will be presented by Dr. Kishor T. Kapale, associate professor of physics at Western Illinois University.

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams
Phone: 
(319) 273-2420

1358985600

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 11/07/2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Eric Shields, Sandia National Laboratory, will present "Improving Imagery from Remote Sensing Optical Systems."

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams

1352332800

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 10/17/2012 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Student presentations from Summer 2012 Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams

1350511200

Mini-Sumo Robotic Competition

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 9:00am - 2:00pm

Mini-sumo robotics open competition

Location: 
Hemisphere Lounge, Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Clif Chancey
Phone: 
(319) 273-2425

1334862000

State of Iowa Physics Competition

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

The State of Iowa Physics Competition (formerly known as Physics Olympics) is a series of six competitive events for high school students in grades 9-12. The competition stresses creativity and ingenuity as well as an understanding of physics related principles and is intended to stimulate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Events include self-propelled catapult, mouse trap car, bridge building, soda straw arm, challenge problem and material recovery facility (MRF). The MRF is sponsored by the Iowa Recycling Association.

Location: 
McLeod Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Lawrence Escalada
Phone: 
(319) 273-2431

1334165400

UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Competition

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

The UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Competition (formerly known as Physics Olympics) is a series of six competitive physics events for high school students in grades 9-12. The competition stresses creativity and ingenuity as well as understanding of physics related principles and is intended to stimulate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Events include:  self-propelled catapult, mousetrap car, bridge building, soda straw arm, challenge problem and material recovery facility (MRF). The MRF is sponsored by the Iowa Recycling Association. Regional winners and runners-up advance to the State of Iowa Physics Competition held on April 11, 2012 at the McLeod Center. 

Location: 
McLeod Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Lawrence Escalada
Phone: 
(319) 273-2431

1332349200

Physics Holiday Colloquium

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Plain demos, magic tricks & minor miracles will be presented. Unsolicited demonstrations are welcome.

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams
Phone: 
(319) 273-2420

1323907200

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 10/26/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Youwen Xu, Minnesota State University, will present "High Temperature of Superconductors: From Copper-oxides to iron-pnictides"

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams
Phone: 
(319) 273-2420

1319666400

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Physics Summer 2011 Undergraduate Research Fellowship Report Presentations by Charlie Hubbard and Aaron O'Shea.

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall

1317247200

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 09/21/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Rui He, Assistant Professpr of Physics, will present "Raman Spectroscopy anda STM of CVD Graphenen on Copper Substrates."

Location: 
114 Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams
Phone: 
(319) 273-2420

1316642400