The Illinois State Physics Department’s Fall Colloquium Series kicks off Tuesday, with The University’s of Iowa’s Professor Steve Spangler on September 22.
Unit: Physics
Ameren director, alumnus to talk at physics colloquium
Alumnus Donald Waddell will present “Foundations in Physics—Decades of Career Opportunity” for the next talk in the Department of Physics’ Fall Colloquium Series at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, in Moulton Hall, room 214.
Harvest Moon eclipse Irish harp concert at Planetarium September 27
In celebration of the total lunar eclipse, the Illinois State University Planetarium will host a unique Irish harp concert performed by harpist Ann McLaughlin.
Research and Honors
Performances, publications, presentations, and honors of Illinois State’s faculty and staff.
Planetarium show features the aurora borealis
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Aurora, running weekends through November 14.
Pluto only the beginning for New Horizons
Tom Willmitch, the director of Illinois State University’s planetarium, reflects on the mission of NASA’s New Horizons.
15-year-old student racks up straight A’s at Illinois State
Now 15, Annabelle Shaffer has taken six classes and is planning to return for more in the fall 2015 semester. She’s earned straight A’s and made the Dean’s List in the spring 2015 semester.
Superconductivity secrets April 14
Professor Daniel Agterberg of the University of Wisconsin (UW) at Milwaukee will present “The Secrets of Superconductivity” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Moulton Hall, room 214, as a part of the Spring 2015 Department of Physics Colloquium series.
Poetry and drama under the stars of the Planetarium April 16 and 18
An evening of poetry and drama will be performed under the Planetarium stars beginning April 14.
Improv Mafia to invade the Planetarium April 17-19
Members of Improv Mafia will perform Dudesical: Equinox, a series of improvised musicals sponsored by the Illinois State University Planetarium from April 17-19.