Conveners
Afternoon Session 2B
- Rachele Dominguez (Randolph-Macon College)
- Deva O'Neil (Bridgewater College)
A seemingly simple either/or question about which shape Optimus Prime should transform into becomes, when guided by the instructor, a four-part, back and forth, edge-of-your-seat drama with a nailbiter conclusion. Topics covered include angular acceleration and momentum, moment of inertia, alternative axes of rotation, function optimization, and the semantics of “disk” vs. “cylinder.”...
OPTYCs: An Update on Current Activities
The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges is actively developing and providing professional development and other activities designed for two-year college physics faculty. This presentation will describe the ongoing activities and will include a preview of upcoming events. Information about how to get involved will also be provided.
VSGC is a coalition of five Virginia colleges and universities, NASA, state educational agencies, Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology and other institutions representing diverse aerospace interests. It acts as an umbrella organization, coordinating and developing aerospace-related and high technology educational and research efforts throughout the Commonwealth, and connecting...
This session will present opportunities for STEM students and teachers available at Jefferson Lab — from internships, mentorships and summer programming for both high school and undergraduate students, to K-12 teacher professional development. We will also share information and resources regarding community outreach efforts and how to engage with the Lab for your events.
