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F=MA Contest 2024 - REGISTER BY FRI, DEC 15th

Want to be on the US Physics Team?  Then you might want to take the qualifying test.  Take it for fame or take it for fun.   

I have created a page with all of the information you will need to learn more about the contest and to register:

https://www.pirate-physics.net/Fma2024

F=MA Contest 2022 - REGISTER BY Wed, Jan 5th

Want to be on the US Physics Team?  Then you might want to take the qualifying test.  Take it for fame or take it for fun.   

I have created a page with all of the information you will need to learn more about the contest and to register:

https://www.pirate-physics.net/Fma2022

PhysicsBowl Contest 2021 - REGISTER BY Fri, Mar 12th

Want to enjoy some fast-paced physics fun?  Help South beat other schools in PhysicsBowl 2021!   

This year's PhysicsBowl contest (by AAPT) will be a little different than normal.  I have created a page with all of the information you will need to learn more about the contest and to register:

https://www.pirate-physics.net/physicsbowl2021

PPPL Science on Saturdays Spring 2021

From our friends at PPPL:

For the past 35 years, we've held our Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture Series in person at PPPL. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've had to get creative and e are going VIRTUAL for 2021. THE SILVER LINING: We can invite anyone from anywhere in the world to join us!

Beginning on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 9:30 AM EST and running through March 13th, we will be offering our audience members some amazing lectures given by renowned experts in their fields. 

For more information and to register for the series, please visit: https://www.pppl.gov/education/science-education/programs/ronald-e-hatcher-science-saturday-lecture-series

We would love for you to share this information with anyone that you think might be interested in this series.

Kind regards,
Deedee Ortiz-Arias
Program Manager
Science Education, PPPL
609-243-2785 (o)
609-243-2112 (f)
dortiz@pppl.gov
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Web: http://www.pppl.gov/education/science-education
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ScienceOnSaturday_Spring2021_flyer.pdf

F=MA Contest 2021 - REGISTER BY Mon, Jan 4th

Want to be on the US Physics Team?  Then you might want to take the qualifying test.  Take it for fame or take it for fun.   

This year's F=ma contest (by AAPT) will be a little different than normal.  I have created a page with all of the information you will need to learn more about the contest and to register:

https://www.pirate-physics.net/fma2021

PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors - Wed, Oct 14th

Next week on Wednesday, October 14th, juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT.  The following PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test site has been made available to students: 

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-tests. 

Back to School Night - Oct 9, 2020

Click below to go to Back To School Night Pages for either course:

Stress Webinar Th 8/20 11:30am

I thought this webinar might interest some of you who are looking at ways of reducing stress.



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For those of you in my classes last year, my site got a make-over this summer.  Hope you enjoy this more mobile-friendly version.  

Check back here for information on science contests and workshops, summer programs, and internship opportunities throughout the year!