2005-06 Society of Physics Students Outstanding ChaptersPhi Kappa Phi Scholarship Showcase Kentucky...
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2005-06 Society of Physics Students
Outstanding Chapters
Southern Connecticut State Univ.Dr. Matthew Enjalran ([email protected])
www.southernct.edu/departments/physics/Zone 1
Hosted Zone 1 SPS Regional ConferenceSPS Outreach
Mentors for New Haven Science Fair – 150+ hoursTutors at SCSU Tutorial Center: Math/PhysicsSCSU Physics Department Open House
Social EventsMovie Nights
With Mathematics Club: A Beautiful MindWith Computer Club: The Hitchhicker
Homecoming Float: “Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian on Mars”
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of VermontDr. Dennis Clougherty ([email protected])
www.uvm.edu/~uvmspsZone 1
SPS OutreachAssisted in local High School Physics OlympicsLectures to promote Science in local High Schools
Retention and RecruitmentMovie NightsSPS Social Group and Support SystemStudents Promote SPS during Visiting Student DaysPhysics Study Room open to all students
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Adelphi UniversityDr. Sean Bentley ([email protected])
academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/phyzone 2
SPS Social EventsFilms
Nova Special on String Theory“What the Bleep Do We Know?”
SPS End of Year BBQSigma Pi Sigma Banquet
SPS PromotionPhysics Department New Telescope
Open House funding provided by SPS Student-performed ExperimentsLab Demonstrations
Alumni Career Talks
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Colgate UniversityEnrique Galvez ([email protected])
www.departments.colgate.edu/physicsZone 2
SPS Promotion & Social EventsHost Physics Club Table at “Freshman Activities Night” & “April Visit Days”Physics Weekend
“Trebuchet Day” with History Department“Rocket Day”“Physics Pub” – Physics Majors Mixer
Community Service & OutreachFundraiser “for One Heart with Africa”
Helium Balloon SaleDonate Laptop to NPO
Rocket Day: Physics in Rocketing for Grade School Students and TeachersMentoring one-on-one Hamilton Central Students during Science Fair
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Ithaca CollegeMichael Rogers ([email protected])www.departments.ithaca.edu/physics
Zone 2
Outreach4 Public Observing Nights at Clinton Ford ObservatoryPhysics Demos at Ithaca Sciencenter’s Halloween NightOutreach to Teach Science at Ithaca Middle School
Teaching FacultyFunding Demonstration EquipmentDesigning Physics Circus
Activities fund SPS BanquetSPS Bowling NightSPS Poker Night
Currently creating an SPS Student Room
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteGyorgy Korniss ([email protected])
www.rpi.edu/dept/phys/physics.htmlZone 2
Weekly SPS Chapter MeetingsGuest LecturesProfessors Update Current Research ProjectsInformational sessions on Physics GRE
Social EventsIntramural Soccer and Floor HockeyT-Shirt Desigh and sale
“Top 10 Physics Pickup Lines”“Top 10 Ways to Get Energy from a Hamster”
Outreach and SPS PromotionRPI Fall Fest/Communiversity Physics DemosNew Physics Student Phone-a-thonPizza Party for Incoming Physics MajorsRent-a-Student Day
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
SUNY – BrockportDr. Mohammed Z. Tahar ([email protected])
galileo.physics.brockport.edu/~sps/sps.htmlZone 2SPS Event Participation
NYS-AAPT Conference at BrockportFall & Spring Picnic with Chemistry ClubRocket Shoot Competition –Campus-wideAlumni Spaghetti Dinner
SPS MeetingsMeet the FacultySelecting a Graduate SchoolSpeakers
Electrophotography – Physics and Chemistry of Organic Photoreceptors – Dr. David S. WeissPhosphonim Based Ionic Liquids – Dr. Al Robertson
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Moravian CollegeDr. Edward Roeder ([email protected])
www.moravian.eduZone 3
Social EventsSPS “Free Pizza” LecturesWelcome-back Picnic
SPS free tutoring for introductory PhysicsOutreach
Family Day Physics DemonstrationsLehigh Valley Physics Teacher Fall Demo NightPhysics Lab for Science OlympiadScience Lessons and Demo at Local City Schools
Moravian College’s “Organization of the Year Award”
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Rowan UniversityZone 3
Participation in Eight Professional MeetingsCommunity Services
Visits Promoting Science at Local Public SchoolsDaily Tutoring for Math and Physics
Rowan UniversityLocal Schools
Hosted 2006 Zone MeetingActive Encouragement of Student Publication
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Juniata CollegeDr. James D. Borgardt
www.juniata.edu/clubs/spsZone 3
Outstanding Chapter in Zone 4SPS Outreach
Physics Phun Night – 400 ParticipantsPennsylvania Finals of Science Olympiad
SPS EventsCotton Candy MahinceBuilding Homemade Go-KartsWeekly Physics Tutoring
SPS PromotionSPS Physics Lounge open to allSPS membership Free for Freshmen, 50% for Returning StudentsDepartmental BBQ and Pizza Party
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Old Dominion UniversityCharles Hyde-Wright ([email protected])
www.sci.odu.edu/physicsZone 4
SPS Social EventStar Party for Viewing Mar’s Closes ApproachOld Dominion Basketball GameSPS Halloween Pumpkin DropEarth Day Open House
SPS RecruitmentStudy Lounge for Society MembersTrips to Research Facilities
Jefferson Lab (Newport News, VA)Greenbank Radio Observaroty (Greenback, WV)
Spring and Fall Organization Fair
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Randolph-Macon CollegeDr. Deonna Woolard ([email protected])
www.rmc.edu/directory/academics/phys/index.aspZone 4
SPS PromotionTutoring Math and PhysicsDesignated Space in Physics Dept for SPS Members
Resource books, Computers, Desks, etc.Social and Academic Center for SPS
Junior/Senior Members buddy-up with Freshmen/Sophomores.Career Symposium
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of RichmondDr. Cornelius Beausang ([email protected])
www.physics.richmond.eduZone 4
SPS Social ActivitiesPhysics Movie NightLiquid Nitrogen Ice CreamScavenger HuntDeconstruction Night – disassemble old electronicsHoliday Party
OutreachRichmond Physics OlympicsWomen in Science Luncheon
Physics – Biology – ChemistrySPS subgroup: Society of Female Physicists
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Virginia Polytechnic & State UnivVicki Soghomonian ([email protected])
www.phys.vt.eduZone 4
Bi-weekly MeetingsSocial Events
Stargazing Camping TripSPS Hosted PicnicSPS Sponsored Coffee and Donuts – Fridays
SPS Promotion & OutreachTutoringChez Robeson
FundraiserSkits and Food
Ladies of Robeson – Recruit and Retain Women in PhysicsSPS Lounge for Graduates and Undergraduates
Membership Cohesion
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Davidson CollegeJohn N. Yukich ([email protected])
www.davidson.eduZone 5
SPS Social EventsWeekly Student/Faculty LuncheonsDinners with Invited SpeakersSPS Spring PicnicSigma Pi Sigma InductionCommencement Open House
RecruitmentOpen House and Pizza PartyMajors Fair at Davidson CollegeWomen in Physics Dinner – Encouraging Women to Join.Increased AdvertisingPizza/Movie Parties
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Univ of No. Carolina at AshevilleRandy Booker ([email protected])
www.phys.unca.eduZone 5
SPS Outreach &Social EventsSPS SuperSaturday: Physics is PhunNorth Carolina Regional Science Olympiad
Thirty TeamsThe Wright Stuff – Engineering Skills making Model Planes Circuits Lab Event – Measuring Voltage and Current
Physics at Health Adventure Science MuseumOptics and Holograms, Doppler Effect, Making FM Radios, etc.
Wednesday Nights Public Telescope ViewingsHelped Host National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Bowling Green State Univ.Dr. Stephen Van Hook ([email protected])
physics.bgsu.eduZone 7
SPS Social EventsFall and Spring Picnic for Physics and Astronomy Students & FacultyBG Grand Prix
Build and race ethanol-powered go-cartGo-cart “Quantum Racing”
Placed 4th in raceCar being brought to Local High Schools for Education/Recruitment EffortsGreat CamaraderieWorking on Webpage for Quantum Race Team
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Denison UniversityDr. Kimberly Coplin ([email protected])
www.denison.edu/student-orgs/spsZone 7
OutreachPresentation at The Works, Children Education CenterPresentations for local 4th GradersPresentation at Children’s Learning/Discovery Center
SPS Recruitment and RetentionDepartmental Welcome Talk for 1st Year StudentsOngoing Invitations to 1st Year Students to all functions
SPS Social EventsVolleyballPhysics and Psuedo-Physics MoviesScience Holiday Party
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Eastern Michigan UniversityDr. Diane Jacobs ([email protected])
www.physics.emich.edu/spsZone 7
SPS EventsPhysics Meeting Challenges
Physics Balderdash – Physics TriviaFlying Bananas – Exercise in Mass and AerodynamicPhysics 500 – Trivia: Race Cars/Win Prizes History of Physics and Astronomy Bingo
SPS Social OutingsFall SPS PicnicPizza & Movie Night
OutreachLunch Time Physics Program: Silent Physicists – 10 Minutes on Important Physicists for the MassesPhysics OlympicsJell-O Prism Demonstrations
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of MichiganProfessor Greg Tarle ([email protected])
www.physics.lsa.umich.edu/SPS/Zone 7
Hosted Zone 7 Meeting Last yearSPS Chapter Meetings
Pizza & Vegetarian/Vegan AlternativesSocial Outings & Outreach
SPS Hosted Haunted Hayride and BonfireH-Bar: Members Volunteer Social Event at HomeSPS Trip to Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Physics Palooza OutreachElectromagnetism, Optics, Sound, Household Physics, etc.
Society of Women in Physics (SWIP) Outreach to 4th/5th
Grade Girls.Nitrogen Demo at University Festifall.
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of ToledoDr. Scott Lee ([email protected])
www.physics.utoldeo.eduZone 7
SPS Sponsored Social EventsFriday Night Movies – Pizza at the MoviesGame Nights – Video and Board GamesSpring Picnic
SPS OutreachDemos at COSI, Toledo’s Science Museum
Spooky Science – Halloween, October 29th
Dreams to Reality – To Inspire Girls, December 3rd
SPS Show – Physics Demonstrations, April 23rd
Star Parties with the Toledo Astronomical Assoc. Camp Program at Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
Participated in the National Rube Goldberg Competition in Purdue, IndianaMembers of the NASA Night Sky Network
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Austin Peay State Univ.Dr. Spencer Buckner ([email protected])
www.apsu.edu/physicsZone 8
Professional MeetingsAttended Zone 8 Meeting at Univ. of LouisvilleAttended Tennessee Assoc. of American Physics Teachers
SPS Activities/Community ServiceAdventure Science Center Community Outreach Day – Nashville
Physics and Chemistry Demonstrations for publicEgg Drop – Prizes and Open to all Students
Fastest Fall without BreakingMost Creative PackagingMost School Spirited Packaging
Pumpkin Chunkin’ – Trebuchet ContestGHOST (Good Halloween Opportunity for Safe Trick-or-Treating)Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Morehead State UniversityDr. Capp David Yess ([email protected])
www.moreheadstate.edu/physsciZone 8
Professional MeetingsAttended Zone 8 MeetingPhi Kappa Phi Scholarship ShowcaseKentucky Academy of Sciences Annual MeetingKentucky Honors Roundtable Conference
SPS OutingsTour of Fermi-Lab, ChicagoTour of Oak Ridge National Lab, KnoxvilleVisited Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
MPATE (Math, Physics, and Technical Education) outreach for K-12
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of LouisvilleDavid N. Brown ([email protected]
www.physics.louisville.eduZone 8
Hosted Zone 8 MeetingSPS Activities
Physics Jeopardy – Grads vs. UndergradsVote for “Physicist of the Month”
Short Presentations on Winning PhysicistDepartment Colloquium Speakers at weekly SPS Meetings
Social EventsAnnual SPS Fall & Spring CookoutsSPS Movie NightTrip to Columbus: Ohio State University, Perkings Observatory, Honda R&D Facility, COSITrip to California: SLAC, LLNL, LBNL, San Francisco Exploratorium, Golden Gate Bridge ParkFund Raisers: Car Wash, Donut Sale, SPS Grocery Store (Snacks), Physics Does It All (PDIA – Odd Jobs Done for $)
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of MississippiDr. Breese Quinn ([email protected])
www.phy.olemiss.edu/SPSZone 10
Re-energized and Very-Active Chapter after Period of InactivityHost of SPS Zone MeetingNumerous Inductees to Sigma-Pi-SigmaLarge and Enthusiastic Student Participation
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Augustana CollegeCecilia Vogel ([email protected])
helios.augustana.edu/physicsZone 9
SPS Sponsored Events“Legacy of Einstein” – Nobel Conference at Gustavus AdolphusCollegeIowa State University
Tour of X-Ray Flow Visualization FacilityVirtual Reality Application CenterSAE Race Team ShopRobotics club
Cardboard Boat Regatta – SPS’s Heisenberg IISPS Designed Fireworks ShowPhysics Open House
Halloween Astronomy Open HouseWorld Year of Physics Open HouseAstronomy Day Open HouseFranklin is Electric Open House
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Ball State UniversityDr. David Grosnick ([email protected])
www.bsu.edu/physics/Zone 9
SPS Chapter Support for Academic ProgressStudent Presentation Rehearsals
Opportunity to Encourage Constructive CriticismBuild Confidence
Weekly Meeting with Organized Agendas25-to-45 Minute Meetings
Outreach ProgramMultiple visits to Middle and High Schools
Physics : Exciting and Easy-to-Understand PresentationsNewton’s 3rd Law: Student in Cart with a CO2 tank Optics: Laser into a Bucket of Water with a Hole at its Base.
Encourage Students to pursue College and ScienceSPS Community Service: Katrina Red Cross Fund
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Carthage CollegeProfessor Brian P. Schwartz ([email protected])
www.carthage.edu/dept/physics/sps_outreach/sps.htmZone 9
Professional MeetingsAttended Zone 9 Meeting – Augustana CollegeAAPT Winter Meeting – Anchorage
SPS Sponsored Social EventsFall Barbecue for New StudentsSpring Picnic for Graduating SeniorsWeekend in Chicago – Field Museum
OutreachPhysics Family Fun Nights
Celebrating Einstein’s & World Year of PhysicsLight & Electricity – Benjamin Franklin’s 300th Birthday
Math/Science CompetitionScience FairHost at Yerkes Observatory
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Marquette UniversityDr. Andrew Kunz ([email protected])
www.marquette.edu/physicsZone 9
Host of Fall 2005 Zone MeetingSPS Programs
Tesla Coil Construction Weekly ColloquiumsDr. Eric Cornell: Bose Einstein CondensatesSigma Pi Sigma Banquet
OutreachFour “Star Parties”Trebuchet LaunchesSchool Demonstration of Tesla Coil and Bed of Nails
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Univ. of Wisconsin - PlattevilleProfessor Jerome J. Wilson ([email protected])
www.uwplatt.edu/org/sps/Zone 9
SPS Social EventsCanoeing on the Wisconsin RiverMuseum of Science and Industry – ChicagoMontfort Wind Farm – Wind TurbinesPhysics Day at Six Flags Great America
“Rollercoasters Instead of Homework”Gravity, Momentum, Energy, Power, and Fun.
OutreachGirl Scout Science and Technology DayEngineering Expo – Engineering, Math, & PhysicsPhysics is Phantastic – Elementary School Outreach
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Univ. of Wisconsin - River FallsDr. Earl D. Blodgett ([email protected])
www.uwrf.edu/spsZone 9
SPS Fundraisers - Sent Members to Zone 9 and 11 MeetingsUsed Book and Bake SaleWalking Tacos (Tacos in a Bag)
Social EventsFall & Spring Physics PicnicsIce SkatingEnd-of-Semester-Christmas-Is-Almost-Here-Time-to-Have-Fun-Holiday PartyJelloscope Competition – Making a Gelatin Lens Telescope
Outreach“Einstein: A Stage Portrait” – 430 People AttendedSPS Traveling Science Show – Elementary/Middle/High Schools
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Christian Brothers UniversityDr. John Varriano ([email protected])www.cbu.edu/Clubs/SPS/sps.html
Zone 10
Social EventsSunspot Viewing Session on the QuadrangleChristmas Pizza PartyBottle Rocket Competition
Longest FlightClosest to TargetRocket That Safely Lands an Egg
Solar Bag Flights on the QuadrangleOutreach
Tennessee Regional Science OlympiadSPS Supervised: Paper Airplane, Rube Goldberg Machine, & Physics High School Competition
CBU School of Sciences Charity Volleyball Match
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Rhodes CollegeDr. Brent Hoffmeister ([email protected])
physics.rhodes.eduZone 10
SPS MeetingsBi-Weekly Demos: Using a Fire Extinguisher, Bed of Nails, Bicycle-Generator, Crushing 55 Gallon Cans with Atmospheric Pressure, etc.Laser-Chess Game Tournament (Deflexion)
Social EventsDiet Coke and MentosStar Gazing NightHalloween Pumpkin Drop Solar Picnic – Cooking with Solar RaysOak Ridge Camping Trip
Microgravity Outreach – Design Experiment for NASA’s Weightless Wonder Airplane
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Univ. of Louisiana – LafayetteDr. John Matese ([email protected])
physics.louisiana.edu/SPSZone 10
SPS Chapter MeetingsWeekly Meetings and SeminarsBiweekly Student/Faculty Lunches
SPS Events and OutreachFeynman Lecture Series – University OutreachTour of Louisiana Accelerator CenterScience Olympiad – Moderators and JudgesPhysicsTutoringHurricane Katrina Community Service
Adopting Hurricane Evacuees from New Orleans UniversitiesSPS Volunteers at Cajundome for Red Cross Relief Effort
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Augsburg CollegeMark Engebretson ([email protected])
www.augsburg.edu/home/physicsZone 11
Participated in American Geophysical UnionEinstein’s Publication’s 100th Anniversary
CelebrationMovie: Majestic Clockwork
SPS Recruitment and RetentionMultiple Visits to General Physics ClassesFaculty Support for All SPS ActivitiesSPS Information and Membership TablePlanning Meeting Open to All MembersJoint Christmas Party with Chemistry Department
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Bemidji State UniversityDr. David A. Bahr ([email protected])
www.bemidjistate.edu/physicsZone 11
Community ServiceFinancial and Academic Support for Local High School Physics Olympiad TeamAutumn Raking for Elderly and Shut-InsKatrina Relief Potluck Fundraiser
SPS Recruitment and RetentionOngoing Invitations to Outside Individuals and Organizations to Events and DemonstrationsStudent Mentoring Relationships
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Coe CollegeSteve Feller ([email protected])
www.public.coe.edu/departments/PhysicsZone 11
Professional MeetingsZone 11 Meeting – Decorah, Iowa5th International Conference on Borate Glasses, Crystals, and Melts – Trento, ItalhyPacific Rim Meeting of American Ceramic Society – Maui, HawaiiAcoustical Society of America – Minneapolis, MNEuropean Acoustical Association – Budapest, Hungry
SPS Chapter EventsIce Cream SocialQuiz Night CompetitionFermi National Lab Tour“Coe Playground of Science” Demos – Attendance 850
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeDr. Thomas Huber ([email protected])
physics.gac.eduzone 11
Participation at SPS Meetings12 Student Presentations6 Outside SpeakersAlumni Panel on Physics Careers
SPS Social EventsWeekly Social/Athletic EventSemester PicnicsEnd of Semester Parties
Outreach“Science Saturday” for 100 Grade School ChildrenSPS Judge Local High School Science Fairs
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Truman State UniversityTaner Edis ([email protected])
physics.truman.eduZone 12
Great Demonstration TeamScience Olympiad for Grade SchoolsScience Night for Kirksville Grade Schools
SPS Recruitment & RetentionPizza at Every MeetingFree Tutoring: 5-Days/Week 3-Hours/DayEncourage Members to Join Demo Team
Keep in touch with Alumni via Emails
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Univ. of Central OklahomaDr. Evan Lemley ([email protected])
www.physics.ucok.eduZone 12
Hosted Zone 12 Fall MeetingSPS On-Campus Events
Spaghetti Tower and Rubberband CompetitionsWeekly Chili Dog and Frito Chili Pie SalesChristmas PartyEarth Day Booth
Community Service and OutreachOmniplex Engineering Fair Demonstrations Intramural Basketball – 2nd PlaceIntramural Golf – 1st PlacePhysics/Biology/Chemistry Club Picnic
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Univ. of Missouri – Kansas CityMichael Kruger ([email protected])
cas.umkc.edu/physicsZone 12
OutreachVisited Seven High Schools – Physics DemosScience City Museum - every other Saturday
“Make and Take” Demonstrations: Pinhole viewers, Toy hovercrafts, Leyden jars, etc. (Suggestions Welcomed)
Unlimited Physics TutoringWebelos on Wheels – 100 Webelos Introduction to Physical PhenomenaPhysics High School Competition – Jeopardy
SPS ProjectsElectromagnetic Rail GunTesla Coil
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
William Jewell CollegeBlaine Baker ([email protected])www.jewell.edu/academics/major/physics
Zone 12
SPS Social EventsPizza/Movie NightSpring Banquet
SPS OutreachDemonstrations for Kids from Inner-City SchoolsAssist and Judge Science Fair Projects
Community Service Habitat for Humanity
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Abilene Christian UniversityDr. Rusty Towell ([email protected])
emc2.acu.edu/~schulzep/physwwwZone 13
SPS Social EventsFreshmen Rooftop Luau – Star Party & Pizza Ultimate Championship Ping Pong TournamentFriday Fiscis Fun Night – Video Games & FoodMake Your Own Pizza at Dr. Isenhower’sDead Day Cookout with Computer Science DeptTrip to Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Facility
OutreachMath, Science, Reading, and Writing Tutoring for Underprivileged Children at Fannin Elementary
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Angelo State UniversityToni Sauncy ([email protected])
www.angeloedu/dept/physicsZone 13
Hosted Spring 2006 Zone MeetingSPS Social Events
Welcome Back Picnic on the PatioSPS Homecoming Participation
Brisket Cookoff ChampionScholar ContestHomecoming Carnival – SPS Hovercraft Rides & Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Sales.SPS Float – “A Genuine Wild West – The Trinity Site”
Community ServiceCan Roll Food Drive – 600 lbsPhysics Demonstrations for 1000 Students in Eight Schools
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Sam Houston State UniversityDr. C. Renee James ([email protected])
ww.shsu.edu/~phy_wwwZone 13
OutreachThree-hundred 3rd & 4th Graders at Sam Houston
Planetarium Parents and ChildrenHow to Determine How Hot a Star is by ColorHow far are the other planets?
“Mars Attacks” at the Planetarium Closest Mars will be for a very long timeSpace Art ContestSlide ShowBarbecue
Weeklong Camp InventionWith U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeGrade 1 through 6Fostering Creativity,Teamwork, and Inventive Thinking
DVD for High School Physics Teachers – Promote “Coolness” of Physics
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
St. Mary’s UniversityOlga Lobban ([email protected])
ats.stmarytx.edu/~physics/Physics_Homepage.htmlZone 13
SPS Social EventsSPS End-of Year Party – Six Flags Fiesta TexasSmoothie Booth, Fiesta Oyster BakeThe Amazing Race
Teams in Pairs10 Strategically Positioned Stations – Complete Task at Station & Earn a Clue about Next Station.
Field Day – Outdoor Games and Barbecue.Community Service
Angel Tree Network & Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund RaisersBake Sale, Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Sale, Donut Sale, ValentineDay Rose Sale (125 Roses Sold)
Platelet Donations – 3 times during 2005/2006Christmas Party and Easter Egg Hunt for PJ’s Children’s Home
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Stephen F. Austin State Univ.Mr. Ali Piran ([email protected])
www.physics.sfasu.eduZone 13
Community ServiceHigh School and Jr. High School SPS-Lead Observatory Tours and Telescope ViewingsSupport for University Shrimp Fest
SPS Recruitment and RetentionDrinks and Ice Cream at MeetingsExpenses paid to Zone MeetingsSPS Membership Drives for Entry Physics ClassesSPS Advertising at Physics Olympics and Observatory Telescope Viewing SessionsLab Instructors Encouraged to Join SPS
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Texas State Univ. – San MarcosDr. David Donnelly ([email protected])
Zone 13
Active Participation in Zone MeetingsFall Zone Meeting – University of HoustonSpring Zone Meeting – Angelo State
Community ServiceSupport for Hernandez Intermediate
2nd Place at Austin Science FairFood-Raiser for Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita –2700 lbs of Food
Science Extravaganza: SPS with Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Utah State UniversityDavid Peak ([email protected])
www.physics.usu.eduZone 15
SPS Outings & Social EventsDupont Holographic TourCampbell Scientific TourPizza Party
OutreachUSU Physics Day – Physics BowlService Project at Bear Lake Observatory
Maintenance and Clean-up
SPS Sponsored Physics Department Yearbook – Fund Raiser
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
New Mexico Inst. of Mining and TechnologyDr. Ken Minschwaner ([email protected])
physics.nmt.eduZone 16
SPS Sponsored Social EventsPhysics Club BarbecueTrebuche Launch – Melons, Bags of Flour, etc.Physics Dept. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream PartyPumpkin Chucking ContestTrip to Trinity Site – 60th AnniversaryHurricane Katrina Fundraiser Movie Night
Outreach“Rocky Mountain Talent Search” Demos
Tesla Coil, Jacob’s Ladder, Van de Graaf Generator, Jumping Rings.Bed of Nails – Cement Block broken on SPS Member
University Lab ToursNMT Paper Airplane Contest
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
University of Texas – El PasoWilliam G. Durrer ([email protected])
academics.utep.edu/physicsZone 16
Community Service and OutreachComparative Study of Middle School Student Interest in Physical Sciences Along US-Mexico BorderNumerous Demonstrations In US and Mexico
US Elementary, Middle, and High SchoolsUniversidad Autonoma de Cuidad JuarezUniversity of Mexico at Ciudad JuarezUTEP Science and Engineering ExpoNature Days Summer for Elementary and High Schools
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
California State University – ChicoDr. David Kagan ([email protected])
www.csuchico.edu/physZone 18
Professional Meetings47th Annual Meeting APS Division of Plasma Physics2005 Sigma Xi Annual MeetingAAPT Northern California Section Fall MeetingAAPT National Winter Meeting – Anchorage
SPS Sponsored Social Gatherings and OutreachMeet the Faculty Pizza PartyFall Bash (End of Semester Party)18th Annual Pumpkin DropGirl Scouts “Making it Matter Day” – Society of Women EngineersHonors Celebration Rocket Trike LaunchNatural Sciences Softball TournamentGraduate Luncheon
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
California State Univ. – SacramentoWilliam DeGraffenreid ([email protected])
www.csus.edu/sps/Zone 18
Hosted Zone 18 MeetingSPS Sponsored Events
New Faces ReceptionSigma Pi Sigma BanquetBowling AfternoonEnd of Year BBQWorld Year of Physics Pizza Party
OutreachWorld Year of Physics
Physics Day Booth at Great America Amusement ParkHosted Science OlympiadPizza PartyHigh School Invitational and Physics Dept Tour
College of Science Open House
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter
Hartnell Community CollegeDr. Jesse Cude ([email protected])
www.hartnell.cc.ca.us/physics/sps/spswebsite/index.htmlZone 18
Weekly SPS Chapter Meetings Each Club Member Explains and demonstrates Physics ConceptsGuest Speakers
Dr. Anne Metvier – Galaxy FormationVictoria Hutchins – Sixth Grader: Watching the Motion of Galilean Satellites of Jupiter with a hand-built Telescope
Field TripsStanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC)NASA Ames Research CenterNaval Post Graduate SchoolFremont Peak Observatory
Community ServiceTsunami Relief – Hartnell Donate A Dollar DayHurricane Katrina – Barbecue raised $600Annual Canned Food Drive – 500 lbs for Monterey County Food Bank
Outstanding SPS ChapterOutstanding SPS Chapter