Seminar Series
The Department of Physics has an active seminar series where members of our community meet twice a month to learn about current physics research, to watch student presentations about their research at Ithaca College, and to hear updates about faculty research. The Physics Seminar Series is usually held on Tuesdays from 12:10 pm to 1 pm with snacks and drink being provided by the physics department.
The Department of Physics also hosts the annual Physics Café. The Physics Café is a campus-wide lecture series sponsored by the Physics Department of Ithaca College. The idea is to grab and hold the attention of science and non-science majors by offering talks on exciting and accessible current topics in physics. Past Café lectures have featured the time-warping properties of black holes, the exploration of planet Mars, the communication of elephants, and remote sensing of archaeological sites. The talks are presented in a café environment, where coffee is served and students and physicists can informally discuss new ideas.
Physics Colloquium Schedule
All seminars will be held on Tuesdays in CNS 204 at 12:10 (unless otherwise indicated)
Pizza and refreshments will be available for $1
Remember to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Please bring your own cup.
February 7
From Big Bang to Big Rip: The 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics
Luke Keller, Ithaca College
February 21
Space Craft Explorations
Ann Harch, Southwest Research Group
March 6
Archaeogeophysical Investigations of Late Bronze Age Cities in Cyprus
Danny Bradac & Zachary Mink
Data Analysis Software for SOFIA
Rob Lewis
March 20
Atomic Force Microscopy: A Versatile Tool in Nanoscale Science
Katherine Aidala, Mt. Holyoke College
April 3
Bulk Superconductor Crystal Growth
James Munro
Superconducting Crystal Characterization
Jodi-Ann McLean
Planet Formation
Joey Engelbrecht
April 17
The Formation and Early Evolution of Super Star Clusters: The Biggest Star Formation Events in the Universe
David Whelan (’05) University of Virginia
May 1
How to Collide a Galaxy in Only 1023 Steps
David Kornreich: Ithaca College
