May 30-31, 2009 at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on a 15-year mission to explore the universe. Now, just past it’s 19th birthday, it is getting a new lease on life. Space Shuttle mission STS-125 (scheduled for launch on May 11) is slated to replace and repair science instruments, computers, batteries, gyroscopes and blankets. This, the last Hubble servicing mission, should allow Hubble to operate as a fully operational enhanced astronomical observatory for many more years. At JPL we are taking this opportunity to revisit the Hubble mission and the work of JPL’s…
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Mysteries, Secrets, & Solutions: Connecting with Energy at Berkeley Lab July 15-16, 2009, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Educator Institute Explore the latest research on energy and climate change Meet the experts Aimed for middle school and high school teachers Keynote address by Dr. Sally Ride $30 registration fee includes three meals and materials http://www.sallyridescience.com/for_educators/institutes
Like tossing yo-yos? Ever wanted to unravel the mystery of the drinking bird? Then the Toy Box Physics video contest is for you. Take any toy you want and use it to somehow express a physics concept. Bounce, spin, jump and splash your way into physics history. The winner will receive a trophy lovingly made by APS staff from some of our favorite physics toys as well as $1,000 cash. All entries must be received by May 26th at midnight. Complete details here: http://physicscentral.org/experiment/contests/toybox/
AAPT and APS give special awards for the top physics projects at the International Science and Engineering Fair each year. This year ISEF is being held May 10-15 in Reno. This is an opportunity for the Northern California-Nevada section to assist by recruiting judges to take part in this event. Typically we try to get 3 judges and we would like representation from AAPT and APS. I will need their names and contact information by April 21. Can you assist with this? I will also ask Ted Hodapp at APS for help in locating 1 or 2 APS members. Please…
U.S. Physics Team Each year, AAPT and the American Institute of Physics (AIP) sponsor a competition for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition. Also, find out how you can help support the team. The latest:The results from the second exam are in and the semi-finalists list has been posted!