News related to Outreach
Stories by 4 U of G Physics Students Will Be Featured on Science Borealis this Spring
Through one of their assignments this semester in PHYS*4300, five U of G undergraduate physics students will soon have a wider audience with whom to share their stories. PHYS*4300 students were required to write a pitch for a story idea to Science Borealis, which was reviewed by their instructor, Joanne O’Meara, as well as the physics/astronomy editor at Science Borealis, Stephanne Taylor. Dr. Taylor completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics at U of G, and was enthusiastic about collaborating with her alma mater on this project.
Physics Club Wins First Place for Best CPES Exhibit at College Royal 2017
Photo Credit: Joanne O'Meara
Congratulations to the Physics Club for their College Royal exhibit on the weekend – they were awarded a red ribbon for their efforts!
In Photo:
Transit of Mercury
The planet Mercury will pass in front of the sun (as Venus did in 2012) on Monday, May 9 and the observatory will have its telescopes (with proper solar filters) following the event. Members and friends of the university community are welcome to stop up from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM weather permitting.
Discovery Channel airs Dr. Joanne O'Meara's demonstrations
Dr. Joanne O'Meara presents on the Discovery Channel:
The strength of eggs!
Space Day a big success
Update from Dr. Leah Bent (Associate Professor, Human Health & Nutritional Sciences) who conceptualized and championed the day: