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Wofford College


Dr. Steven Zides from Wofford College brought 12 undergraduates to PARI for a day.  Wofford has created learning experiences for an interdisiplinary learning community called Cosmology and Ultimate Questions. The course merges introductory physics and humanities. Their overall goal is to bridge the gap between science and humanities; making both more meaningful.  Some images from their day at PARI on 4 November 2002 are shown below.

The eveningobserving sessions began with a short lecture on radio astronomy given by Dr. Moffett (Furman University; far left in photo). The 12 students were then formed into 3 groups of four.

Each group of students were assigned to a radio telescope: 26-East, 26-West, and Smiley.  The groups were given bright radio sources and were expected to observe the strength of the radio signal, and the doppler shift of the 21-cm line.

This group of students used 26-West to measure the 21-cm radiation from Cas A.  Two students were responsible for pointing the telescope. The other two were responsible for taking the data. They seem pleased.

This group was very intent on their observations - believe us though - they are smiling too!

These students are using Smiley - the 4.6 m radio telescope. This telescope is the same one we make available to high schools and universities to use remotely from their campuses.

Dr. Zides and two upperclass students who assisted in the educational experience at PARI are taking a short break.

Team photo:

The Wofford College Cosmology and Ultimate Questions Group!
 
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