Journey Magazine 2014 | Page 42

PHYSICS HIGHLIGHTS James Hanson, Department Chairman Department of Physics hosts three distinguished lecturers The Department of Physics hosted three distinguished lecturers in April 2014. The purpose of hosting distinguished guest lecturers is to augment COSAM’s instructional programs by inviting speakers of distinctive scholarship and accomplishment who would have wide appeal to students, faculty, and staff. Guest lecturers present an opportunity for COSAM faculty and students to initiate new, professional associations that may lead to future research and scholarship opportunities. Guest lectures also provide a method of introducing students to ways in which scientists apply their knowledge to solving real-world problems. Among the three distinguished lecturers brought to campus by the Department of Physics last April was Nobel Prize winner Frank W