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What's happening in the UNO Physics Department

| View in browser Events Dirac & Beauty in Math April 7th, 12-1 PM, DSC 110 Dr. Graham Farmelo will discuss the origins of Dirac's aesthetic sensibility with respect to mathematics and take a look at Dirac's extraordinary personality. We'll also eat pizza!  Patent Careers April 20th, 2:00-3:15, CEC 201 Reps from the USPTO will talk about what it's like to be a Patent Examiner. Learn about this career opportunity. There will also be a panel on the patent process to protect your ideas. More information on Careers More information on patents SPS Game Night April 21st, 5 PM, DSC 110 Join the Society of Physics Students for an evening of food, board games, and Jackbox games on the big screens. The event is potluck, so bring a food item to share. Announcements Register for Classes Enrollment for Fall 2023 has begun. Talk with your advisor and/or follow our linked 4-year plans and register as soon as possible. 4-year plans Teacher workshop UNO Physics will be hosting a Summer Workshop for High School Physics Teachers in partnership with the AMTA. Learn about modeling instruction in physics July 10th-21st. More information Spotlight UNO Student Publishes Senior physics major Kristen Rodenhausen recently had a paper published in the Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference. She studied the reliability and validity of a physics problem grading rubric with Dr. Moore. Kristen was hired by Millard South to teach high-school physics starting this fall! Read the article Have an event that you would like to share with the rest of the physics program? An announcement or student spotlight? Let us know. Let us know Visit our website The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182, United States, 402.554.2800 Manage preferences |
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