Recent Items of Interest

From the Luther Physics Department

• On Oct 31, 2009, the Luther Physics department will be hosting a visit day. This will provide prospective students an opportunity to learn about the Physics program at Luther, as well as get a hands-on introduction to student-faculty research done within the department.

• Six students were on campus doing research with Luther Physics faculty during summer 2009. 

• Jim Perez is on sabbatical through the end of fall 2009.

• The Physics department moved back into the newly renovated east wing of Valders Hall of Science during January 2009. More information and pictures coming soon!

• Congratulations to Krista Morris, winner of the 2009 Herman Ellingson prize going to the outstanding junior majoring in physics. In addition to doing top-notch work in the classroom, Krista has worked with Associate Professor Jim Perez studying .

• Andrea Schiefelbein was named runner-up in the competition for Rossing Physics Scholars for 2008-09. The award comes from the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education Endowment within the ELCA Foundations. Good work Andrea.

• Associate Professor Jeff Wilkerson was named the 2008 Janet Anderson Lecture Award winner by the Midstates Consortium for Math and Science, established by the PEW Charitable Trusts. He will present a keynote address at the Physical Sciences and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Symposium held Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 at Washington University in St. Louis.

• Assistant Professor Erin Flater was awarded a National Science Foundation grant with a total award amount of $199,921. This collaborative grant will provide faculty and student salaries for the next three summers for researchers at Luther College, St. Olaf College, and Auburn University.