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Physics News:

Position Available for Spring 2009

The Physics and Astronomy department is seeking applicants for an Instructor to teach one upper-level physics course during spring semester, 2009. A full description of the position can be found in this announcement (click this link to download the official advertisement in MS Word document format).

Physics and Geology Teas

Please join the Physics & Astronomy and Geology Departments for coffee, tea, and refreshments.

When: Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Olin/Rice Hall 1st floor Atrium

(outside the Physics & Astronomy and Geology faculty offices)

Public Nights

Macalester's Observatory is open to the public this Fall on Monday evenings from 9:00-11:00 p.m., weather permitting (please call 651-696-8170 on Monday evenings for an updated message on whether the event will be held that evening). Don't miss your chance to explore the universe from atop Olin Rice!

See Public Nights on the Astronomy Website for more information.

Summer Physics Institute

Looking for information about the Summer Physics Institute at Macalester College? Read more about it on our Curriculum page, or click here for a direct link.

Digital Commons @ Macalester

Check out the Physics and Astronomy department on the Digital Commons: Macalester College Scholarship Database, a new webpage developed to highlight the scholarship of Macalester's students.





The business of the Macalester Physics and Astronomy Department is nothing less than the entire universe.  Logical and analytical skills are emphasized in courses that cover the theoretical and computational developments and experimental aspects of physical science.






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