Washington University in Saint Louis: Zone Meeting Activities
Washington University in Saint Louis
Contact Information
We would appreciate knowing ahead of time if you plan to attend the SPS Zone meeting.
Email Dr. Rebecca Trousil (trousil@wustl.edu) for a registration form.
Saturday April 12th
9:00 a.m. - Registration begins
10:00 a.m. - Public lecture by Dr. Mark Alford, "What does quantum mechanics tell us about the universe?"
Various Times - Other Saturday activities:
Physics Jeopardy! and Fermi Question competition
Invited talk: "Newton didn't just plunk it down" -
Dr. John Ridgen
2:30 - Wrap up and head downtown for APS student-oriented sessions
Evening - A trip to City Museum
Sunday April 13th
WashU lab tours
Film Screening - Physics cult classic "Frames of Reference"
Invited talks
"Metals, Civilization, and Physics: From Bronze Age Swords to Glass Golf Clubs" - Dr. Ken Kelton, Arthur Holly Compton Professor of Physics
"In the complex plane classical mechanics and quantum mechanics are very much alike!" - Dr. Carl Bender, Konneker Distinguished Professor of Physics
Stay tuned for more information!
Additional Links
- City Museum: A really fun place to go!
