Tuesday, July 31, 2007

SU PHYSICS SOCIETY EVENTS LIST

August 2, 2007 - Physics Olympics (download rules here)
A fun activity where students (taking up any Physics subject) will showcase their skills in various mind sports such as Egg Drop and Paper Tower. There are five events: Egg Drop, Physics Tricks, Paper Tower, Paper Airplane, and Get to the Point (a new event). For more info, download the rules or visit the Physics Department office.

August 3, 2007 - Talk on Earthquakes (by Prof. Ablong)
Silliman students are invited to join the talk on Earthquakes and safety measures. It will be on Friday at 5:30PM, SC110.


August 4, 2007 - Community Clean-up in Dumaguete City
Physics majors on the move to clean the towns of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

Monday, July 30, 2007

Physics Olympics

We'll be holding a 2-hour Physics Olympics on August 2, 2007. The details are listed below. Download the printable copy (right click, SaveAs)

GENERAL RULES

In the construction of devices, what is not expressly prohibited in the written rules is allowed.

If two teams tie for first place, the next in rank will be declared as only a 3rd Place winner. If, on account of a tie, there are already three or more winners in the 2nd and 3rd place, none will be declared a 3rd Place winner.

The decision of the judge/coordinator/monitor is final.

LIST OF EVENTS:

1.) Get to the point *NEW!
2.) Physics tricks contest
3.) Egg drop
4.) Paper tower
5.) Paper airplane

Download the rules for more information.