Exam day today. When I arrived at DUML this morning there was a list of quotes on the board — apparently the group needed some comic relief during last nights study session. This is another example of the community which develops here in paradise as sharp students work intensely to master cool physics [...]
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Physhead Quotes
Posted in Demographics, Physics Phun, Student Population, tagged Physheads on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Physhead Love
Posted in Physics Phun, Student Population, tagged DUML Physics, Physheads on July 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When I walked into the Repass Lab this morning and plugged in my ipod to listen to some music and begin grading homework sets, I got tickled by what was written on the whiteboard [see pic]. This is indicative of the bonding and intimacy which occurs when a group of people work intensely together [...]
Time for Fun
Posted in DUML Physics 53, Physics Phun, Student Population, tagged DUML Physics, Physheads on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the highlights of the DUML summer physics is our four hour cruise to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Weather permitting, we head out on the Susan Hudson, get dropped off about an hour later at the dock in the bay.
Students generally have a great time relaxing. This year the trip was planned for [...]
Physheads Rule
Posted in DUML Physics 54, Student Population, tagged Physheads on February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yes DUML physheads are smart and display a fantastic work ethic. They are also just outstanding people as evidenced with this photo — Go Navid!
Getting Ready – DUML Physics 54 – Spring 2008
Posted in DUML Physics 54, Student Population, tagged Distance Learning, DUML Physics, Physheads on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have been bending over backwards to continue offering introductory physics at Duke Marine Lab, regardless of enrollment numbers. This spring we are offering physics for one [ yes, this is no typo ] — we are offering physics 54 for one (1) student. This fortunate young lady will essentially have a one to one [...]
Gender and Physics
Posted in Demographics, Student Population, tagged Expectations in Education, Gender and Physics on December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This fall, my DUML physics class was comprised of ten (10) students, and for the first time since I have been here, they were all female. I have to say that it was both encouraging, because women are typically under-represented in the physical sciences, and different, because their experience and interaction with physics was not [...]
