Professor Juan Cabanela (Physics and Astronomy) was in Seattle from Jan. 6 through 9 presenting the work done by Physics majors Sam Holen and Andrew Louwagie Gordon in the summer of 2018. These MSUM students worked with Cabanela to develop interactive educational software for use in introductory astronomy classes. This was possible because of the Physics and Astronomy Department’s innovative […]
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been once again recognized for their quality and quantity of activities they do with the wider community. The National Council has awarded the Minnesota State University SPS Chapter a 2017-18 Distinguished Chapter. This is the sixth consecutive year that the MSUM SPS Chapter has been recognized with a Distinguished or Outstanding chapter award. […]
Friday, Dec. 7 | 3 p.m. | Hagen 325 Student Projects: Jane Glanzer, Senior Project: B-Band Stretch Method for SN 2011fe. SN 2011fe was a Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) that occurred in the galaxy M101 in 2011. Type Ia act as good distance indicators because of their ability to be standardized, meaning that there is a distinct relationship between their […]
Saturday, Dec. 1 | 10-11 a.m. | MSUM Planetarium Visit the MSUM Planetarium for our annual holiday shows, the first being Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest. “On their way through the fairy tale winter forest, little Khrumka and his friends watch the Northern Lights, witness the flight of an asteroid, and admire the constellations of the winter sky. Thrilling […]
Sunday, Dec. 2 | 3-4 p.m. | MSUM Planetarium Visit the MSUM Planetarium for our annual holiday show Season of Light. “Get in the holiday spirit! “Season of Light” traces the history of many of the world’s December holiday customs, recounting the historical, religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice. It also takes a look at […]