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Physics and Astronomy Outreach
Information on public astronomy observing programs, astronomy presentations,
resources for educators (including the Teacher's Resource Distribution Center),
and special public programs.
Look for a physics mentor, ask a physics question, or get advice for projects
and demonstrations. The site also has links to physics references and resources
for teachers.
Physics Professor Mike Guidry is the primary technical consultant for this
national non-profit organization, which works to improve K-12 education
through technological advancement.
Members of the physics department are available to give physics presentations
to schools, private groups, or general audiences.
Dr. Marianne Breinig:
"Welcome to the World of Quantum Mechanics"
Our everyday experiences do not help us to predict the strange behavior
of atomic and subatomic particles. How does Quantum Mechanics, which
is the basis of our present understanding of all natural phenomena,
describe the behaviour of light, electrons, atoms, and molecules? Can
we develop an intuition concerning quantum mechanical effects?
Appropriate for general audiences.
"Science Education and the World Wide Web"
As part of Tennessee's Bicentennial celebration, the state is providing
the opportunity for all 1,554 public schools to be connected with full
text and graphics to the Internet. How can we take advantage of the
World Wide Web to enhance science education for everybody?
Appropriate for general audiences.
"How 'Bout Them Atoms"
Appropriate for general audiences.
Dr. Kermit Duckett:
"Physics in Textile Science"
Appropriate for college visitations.
"How to Make a Sundial"
Appropriate for K-12 audiences.
Dr. Jon Levin:
"Synchrotron Radiation; the Light Fantastic"
Appropriate for undergraduate physics students.
Dr. James E. Parks:
"And God Said, 'Let There be Light.' From Oil Lamps
to Lasers"
Lamps originated perhaps more than 15,000 years ago and have been our
source of light for ages. Light is used as a metaphor in the scriptures
and is equated with knowledge, justice, goodness, righteousness, and
truth. A brief history of the development of lamps and lighting will
be presented with descriptions of the properties and characteristics
of light and laser light in particular. Characteristics of laser light
are discussed and illustrated with fun demonstrations.
Appropriate for church and religious groups of all ages from 12 years
and up.
"From Oil Lamps to Lasers"
Lamps originated perhaps more than 15,000 years ago and have been our
source of light for ages. A brief history of the development of lamps
and lighting will be presented with descriptions of the properties and
characteristics of light and laser light in particular.
Appropriate for schools, grades 9-12, colleges, civic groups, and
general audiences.
"Lasers and Their Applications"
In recent years, lasers have had a major impact on our everyday lives,
with applications ranging from supermarket product code scanners to
laser surgery. Examples of applications made possible by lasers will
be discussed and shown.
Appropriate for schools, grades 9-12, colleges, civic groups, and
general audiences.
"Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy and Its Applications"
Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy (RIS) is a laser-based technique to
selectively excite and photoionize atoms of a selected element. The
theory and practical implementation of RIS is presented, with applications
for ultrasensitive analysis techniques.
Appropriate for colleges, scientific, and technical audiences.
Dr. Witold Nazarewicz:
"Structure of Atomic Nuclei"
Appropriate for K-12 audiences.
"How Does the Nucleus Work?"
Appropriate for K-12 audiences.
Dr. James Thompson:
"Waves and Sounds--Why Things Sound Like They Do"
Appropriate for K-12 audiences.
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