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The Dynamic Sun: A Live View with Astrophysicist Henry “Trae” Winter and Engineer Peter Cheimets
The Dynamic Sun, which includes a near-real-time feed of the Sun featuring loops, sunspots and solar flares and other solar activity within an hour of their occurrences, takes “big data” and converts it into a breathtaking and fascinating display for the video walls in the James B. Hunt Jr. Library. Free and open to the public.
7:00 p.m., James B. Hunt Jr. Library, Commons Wall
The Physics of Football with Dr. Ainissa Ramirez
The Goodnight Scholars Program is thrilled to announce the “The Goodnight Scholars Program Presents: Ainissa Ramirez” scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Talley Student Union Stewart Theatre. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The event will be free and open to the public.
Dr. Ramirez, a science evangelist, co-author of “Newton’s Football,” and former associate professor at Yale University, will explore the science behind America’s Game in her presentation “The Physics of Football.” Combining her mastery of science with her love for the game, Dr. Ramirez will use empirical evidence and witty humor to address the complex evolution of modern football. Fans of the gridiron or scientific research will find Dr. Ramirez’s narrative compelling and wonderfully entertaining, resulting in a new appreciation of the relationship between science and athletics. More info is available at goodnight.ncsu.edu.
Fulbright UK Summer Institute for Freshmen and Sophomores!
The US-UK Fulbright Commission opens applications today for the UK Summer Institute Award Programmes for US Undergraduates.
The Fulbright UK Summer Institute Programmes offer students a fantastic opportunity to be immersed in the study of British academics and culture. Students will take part in research, collaboration, presentation, and cultural events at an esteemed British university. They will enhance their leadership skills, develop knowledge and understanding of new subjects, and become ambassadors for the United Kingdom and the United States.
Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply. Each Summer Institute will cover a different theme such as acting at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the history of the slave trade in England, or the political, social and economic relationships of Northern Ireland. These institutes include:
AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare’s Globe
Durham University Summer Institute
King’s College London Summer Institute
University of Bristol Summer Institute
University of Exeter Summer Institute
Queen’s University Belfast
Scotland Summer Institute
Wales Summer Institute
University of Bristol Summer Institute
University of Exeter Summer Institute
Queen’s University Belfast
Scotland Summer Institute
Wales Summer Institute
To meet the minimum eligibility, applicants must:
- be a US citizen and possess a US passport;
- be at least 18 years old;
- have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.7 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references);
- have at least two years of university study upon their return ( i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university)
- be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded
The Awards will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the UK, university fees, and room and board at the host UK University.
Please Note: There have been two changes made to this year’s application process.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7
- All references must be submitted online (applicants should direct their references to the webpage of their selected institute where they can the online reference letter form)
Deadlines for 2016 are: 23 February or 26 February, 2016 – depending on the Institute. Each Programme also varies in duration, from three to six weeks. Please make sure to check the specific Institute page for the particular deadline.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission would greatly appreciate your efforts in circulating information about these programmes amongst your eligible students.
Application instructions have also been placed on the UK Summer Institute webpage for student reference. We recommend they read all the information on the website before beginning an application as it may answer many initial questions.
LSC 170 Seminar Classes Still Available for Spring 2016
Are you still looking for a 1 credit hour class to add to your Spring 2016 schedule? Consider one of the LSC 170 seminar classes. They are smaller classes with interesting topics.
LSC 170 001 Air pollution and health: The 2008 Beijing Olympics (for those with interests in environmental toxicology and/or health)
LSC 170 002 Polymers: The molecules of life and commerce (for those with interests in health care and/or business)
LSC 170 003 Bird flu and food supplies: Feeding a growing population (for those with interests in nutrition, health, and/or agriculture)
LSC 170 004 The origins of life: An interdisciplinary perspective (for those with an interest in how biology, chemistry, and physics came together at the beginning of life)
LSC 170 005 Tuberculosis: Next generation challenges of an ancient disease (for those with interests in microbiology and/or health)