Every time I do a demonstration in the classroom that involves fire, I am reminded of the story that Lise Meitner told of Emil Fischer
Read moreChesapeake Section of AAPT Spring Meeting Announcement
The joint spring meeting of the Appalachian and Chesapeake Sections of the AAPT will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Concord University in
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Today was the launch of our new NSF program to help connect talented Hispanic women to STEM disciplines. Successful applicants will stay on campus at
Read moreMy Erdős number, and related trivia
An Erdős number is a fun and nerdy way to count connections between oneself and the eccentric and prolific mathematician, Paul Erdős. Most of what I
Read moreTopping Ceremony for New Science Building
Representing the Physics Department at the Topping Ceremony for the new science building at Randolph-Macon.
Read moreMillie Dresselhaus at March Meeting 2016
Millie Dresselhaus gave a talk at March Meeting this year; it was a retrospective of her long and pioneering career. What a beautiful combination of
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