Investigating and supporting student reasoning in physics: The role of dual-process theories of reasoning MacKenzie R. Stetzer Department of Physics and Astronomy & Maine Center for Research in STEM Education University of Maine For over 30 years, research-based … Read more
AMWISE (Allies for Minorities and Women in Science and Engineering) is hosting an event where we invite three female panelists involved in academia and industry to talk about their journey in DEI initiatives etc. We hope to provide a chance … Read more
Astronomy on Tap- Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701). Our Astronomy on Tap team is partnering with James Creek Cider House and the Raleigh Astronomy Club to host a public stargazing event. The Raleigh Astronomy Club provides telescopes and helps guide … Read more
Marilena Loverde- University of Washington Title: Hunting for Neutrinos and Dark Radiation with Cosmic Datasets Abstract: Neutrinos and other light particles can leave a number of imprints in the cosmic microwave background anisotropies and on maps of the large-scale structure of our Universe. These … Read more
Physics from the Ground Up will be held on the following dates this semester: February 13 March 19 April 9 May 14 For the uninitiated, Physics from the Ground Up is a monthly public talk series based out of Lanza's Cafe … Read more
Interaction of Galactic Winds and Ambient Medium: A numerical study at 2 scales The existence of hot, x-ray and gamma-ray emitting bubbles above and below the Galactic plane and the discovery of smaller chimneys traced by radio emission have been … Read more
Once again, our Astronomy on Tap team is hosting a public stargazing event at James Creek Cider House (our previous one was sadly canceled). The event will take place on Saturday, June 29th from 8:30pm-9:30pm. This event has been a fan … Read more
Join us for a weekly discussion of recent papers from the Astro-ph archive. Paper topics cover the full range of astronomy and astrophysics; papers are selected by participant votes. Sign up at www.benty-fields.com (search for UNC Astrophysics) to vote and … Read more
Join us for a weekly discussion of recent papers from the Astro-ph archive. Paper topics cover the full range of astronomy and astrophysics; papers are selected by participant votes. Sign up at www.benty-fields.com (search for UNC Astrophysics) to vote and … Read more
Anyone interested in open discussions about STEM education issues over lunch this semester is welcome to attend these informal weekly meetings. Bring your own lunch or just come and join the conversation! If you are interested but not available at … Read more