Sigma Pi Sigma Induction & Physics Seminar

On Wednesday April 23 we will induct seven new members into the Physics Honor Society, Sigma Pi Sigma. Refreshments will be available outside RB428 at 4:45 PM – the induction ceremony will begin at 5 o’clock in RB 428.

Following the induction ceremony, and brief remarks by Dr. Diamond, there will be a key note address

Title: Ultracold systems and Rydberg atoms

by Siena alumnus Nolan Samboy, presently of the University of Connecticut:

Workshop for High School Physics Teachers

The Department of Physics at Siena College is offering a one-day workshop on the Modeling approach to teaching high-school physics. Registration is limited to 24 people, and participants will receive 6 hours of professional development that may be applied toward recertification. The workshop will take place on November 17th from 9 am to 4 pm in Roger Bacon Hall, Room 144. The workshop, including continental breakfast and lunch, will be provided at no cost to the participants. Please contact Rose Finn (rfinn at siena.edu; 518-782-6764) to register.

Physics Seminar

Conversion of General Physics Classroom

In order to improve student learning, the Department of Physics is changing its first year sequence to include more hands-on activities. Part of change has been the physical modifications to the classroom, Roger Bacon 144.

The Physics Department Welcomes a New Laboratory Technician and a Visiting Professor!

Christopher Gribbin joins the Physics Department as the new Laboratory Technician & Radiation Safety Officer. Chris is a graduate at RPI, where he gained extensive experience teaching General Physics, and then worked at RPI Lighting Research Center. We are thrilled to have him here at Siena!

Melissa Anderson will be teaching astronomy and introductory physics at Siena for the 2007-2008 academic year. She has recently completed her PhD in physics at RPI. Congratulations & welcome Melissa!

April 2, 2008
"MEDICAL PHYSICS: TRAINING AND CAREERS"