THANK YOU!

For those who helped in raising funds for the booth.
For the equipment shared for our exhibits.
For parents who supported.
For the students who have visited.
For the heartwarming comments and feedbacks.
For the kids who came back almost every night.
For our floating pig ^_^
And for the majors who have sweat hard, slept less, lost their voices, and hardly ate.

Our hardships did not come to waste.

Congratulations and a thousand Thanks to all.

In behalf of the Physics majors, it has been an honor to serve you.

BOOTH OF THE YEAR

It can finally be told. The road to the booth area has finally come to an end. And while it might sound cliché, I just couldn’t resist saying it:

They came… they saw… and, yes… they conquered.

When, finally, the last nail was hammered down, and theirs stood as merely one of the scores of tents that dotted the battlefield, it all boiled down to what their knights could do. The Knights of Physics rode fast and hard, and the outcome was no less than utterly decisive:
JPPS got

• Best Academic Booth Exhibit
• Best Academic Booth Gimmick
• BOOTH OF THE YEAR

Sorry, couldn’t resist adding a little drama there.

If you saw them work as hard and as passionately as they did (literally sweating it out) every single night, you’ll know they truly deserve no less than this. When a bunch of very brilliant and gifted youngsters, no matter how few they are, embrace the spirit of teamwork, this is what you get… complete and utter victory.

Perhaps Eliel, president of this bunch, had summed it all up when he sent me a text after the results were announced:
“...All glOry 2 GOD…”

To all those who supported, THANK YOU.

To all our BS Physics students, CONGRATULATIONS.

We, the faculty, staff and alumni are all so proud of you.

This is it

To the Physics community of S.U..., alumni, faculty, staff, friends....
and fellow physicists!


Here we are

(initial pictures)


notice the crowd!!!! sikat au ang physics sa booth area

The making of the Physics Booth

IMAGE SLIDESHOW: (Working on Physics Booth)

VIDEO: The Making of Physics Booth (with most Physics majors present)



VIDEO: The Making Part 2 (2nd Floor)

salamat

Hello! mga kuya n ate...and Dr. Hope Bandal...

In behalf of the Junior Philippine Physics Society of Silliman University, I express my deepest appreciation for your support in realizing our booth.

Construction is done, and we're good to go... interior design na lang kulang..

hence, to: Dr. Hope Bandal, Von Ryan Locsin, Mona Lisa Ragay, Juvelyn Reniva, Mark Jason Alcala, Carm Albert Boiser, Josh Emmanuel Alquiza, Raymund Vincent Piñero, Anatoly Karpov Buss, Liza Marie Dangkulos, Toribio Ortega III, Alex Ramil Aguel

Salamat...salamat...salamat...
thank you au for all your support!!!!!

Booth Complete! (well, almost)

The booth was finished by the pandays last Thursday (as far as I could recall). There are a few fixes and improvements that we will be doing this Monday (because its a holiday).

Anyway, here are the pictures and video clips for the day:


(Booth photo taken today, Aug. 18, 07)




Stairs onto the 2nd floor



You may enter for P5.00



The 2nd floor


The 2nd floor



It must feel good up there!

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Videos:
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VIDEO: A view of the booths



Just a little fun at the Physics booth:



Thanks again everyone!

Today's Headlines (Aug 14)

• SU Physics booth building on Day (2)
  Click here.

• SU Physics Olympics pictures
  Click here.
  
  
  
• Rare meteor shower will not be visible in the Philippines.
  Click here.

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Thank you to everyone who gave their pledges for the SU Physics booth for the upcoming 106th Founder's Day Celebration this 2007!

Thank you to the SU Physics majors who did the activities required to put up the booth!
Thank you to the SU Physics Department, faculty and staff who supported the society!
Thank you to the families of the SU Physics majors who have supported their sons & daughters in their education!
Thank you to those who support the society's activites!
And a special thank you to God for making everything a reality!

Pictures: SU Physics Booth (as of Aug 14, 07)

Looking good eh? All these in two days.

Back view

The "insides"

2nd floor

Front view

SU Physics Olympics pictures!

EGG DROP COMPETITION



"Whoa! Too high for me!" -Chick in a shell


Amazingly, this won 2nd place.


Bomb's away!

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PHYSICS TRICKS COMPETITION

THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FOR PARTICIPATING!

Rare shower will not appear in the Philippines

The said alpha Aurigids meteor shower will not be visible in the Philippines. The following locations are the only places where you might be able to see them: Western USA, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Read more at their official website.


Source: http://aurigid.seti.org/

Graduates from Silliman University Physics Department

Here is a list of students who graduated from the SU Physics Dep't since 1996.

1996

1. Aguel, Alex Ramil
2. Alcala, Mark Jason
3. Badon, Melvin
4. Fajardo, Jasmin
5. Camaso, Ma. Corina
6. Gara, Ma. Mardi
7. Girasol, Zarujo
8. Lumapguid, Carolyn Joy
9. Magaso, Jovito
10. Mananquil, Marie Antonette
11. Mapula, Jenever
12. Ogoc, John Arvin
13. Valencia, Erwin Rommel
14. Vercide, Joel
15. Villanueva, John Carl

1997

1. Beseleres, Dinah Rose
2. Naniong, Noreen
3. Uy, Jeoffrey
   

1998

1. Acaba, Karl Joy
   
2. Elnar, Allan Roy
   
3. Gaite, Michael Allan
   

1999

1. Reniva, Juvelyn
   

2000

1. Arnejo, Josef Darnel
   
2. Claro, Erwin James
   
3. Cloma, Sherlyn Love
4. Lim, Adrian George
5. Patron, Dexter Kim

2001

1. Alcoran, Giselle Ann
   
2. Torres, Philip
   

2002

1. Alquiza, Josh Emmanuel
   
2. Cunanan, Timothy James
   
3. Galanza, Therese Joanne
4. Grapa, Danilo Jr.
5. Piñero, Raymund Vincent
6. Ragay, Monalisa

2003

1. Buss, Anatoly Karpov
2. Capatar, Gina Marie
3. Espiritu, Junor
4. Manso, Aileen
5. Nunez, Michelle Nena
6. Ortega, Toribio III
7. Talingting, Roda Vee

2004

1. Dangkulos, Liza Marie
2. Enario, Cherry Mae
3. Locsin, Ryan
   

2005

1. Boiser, Carm Albert
2. Estrebello, Anna Liza
3. Quiambao, Nelvin
4. Villagracia, Rhodora

2006

1. Acosta, Anilyn
2. Esterioso, Blesilda
3. Tubio, Virginia Jr.

2007

1. Crispo, Franz Josef
2. Ragudo, David
   

Road to The Booth

SU Founders Day is fast approaching. And this year, the current bunch of BS Physics majors embarked on a quest:
to be where the action is ...

The Booth Area.

And just like any other organization vying for a slot in THE Area, the majors had to work hard to earn the required points. Aaah, yes, that explains the Limpyo-Limpyo article 2 posts ago.

A little over two weeks to go before the vacant field beside the gym turns into an arena of booths, and it already looks like they're certain to be there. Thanks to our very supportive alumni. On this post, we would like to thank the following who have pledged (most have already actually sent) their support:

• Von Ryan Locsin
  
• Mona Lisa Ragay
  
• Juvelyn Reniva
  
• Mark Jason Alcala
  
• Carm Albert Boiser
  
• Josh Emmanuel Alquiza (big thanks to this $big$ benefactor)
  
• Raymund Vincent Piñero (special thanks to this dude. He was the one who contacted all those names above.)
  
• Anatoly Karpov Buss
  
• Liza Marie Dangkulos
  
• Toribio Ortega III
  
• Alex Ramil Aguel
  

Please post a comment if I forgot anybody.

As of yesterday, we have already hit our target budget. If our estimates are right, then we have more than enough. The extra support will be used as seed for future projects.

Stay tuned to this blog for updates re our adventures on the road to the Booth Area. Pictures will be posted once construction starts.

Rare shooting stars this September!

On September 1, 2007, there will be a meteor shower called the "alpha Aurigids", which was only seen on Earth three times.

The shower probably won't return for at least 50 years, according to Jenniskens' calculations. "It's a once in a lifetime event." (2007, NewScientist.com)

Dr. Peter Jenniskens currently works as SETI's Institute Principal Investigator. [source]

Read whole article at [NewScientist.com]
Special report on Comets and Asteriods [link]

Image taken from [ImageAfter.com]

Old TVs to be phased-out by 2009

An announcement has been made by the US Congress that there will be a conversion of broadcasting. Digital broadcasting will be introduced; TVs with analog tuners will become useless by 2009. In other words, you should go out and buy a TV with a digital tuner and then you can watch shows in HD because of digital broadcasting! Converters from digital to analog are also available at around $70.

HD-capable TVs are OK. Also, if you have cable TV, you don't have to worry about this.

The Philippines may be affected by this conversion by 2010.

Read more at FCC.gov
Wikipedia: Digital tuner; TiVo

image by ASilentCurse Blog

Physics Olympics Results

Results for 2007 Physics Olympics (in order of winners)

Get to the Point:

1^st – Arfajo, Faith & Bati-on, Sheryl 25 – A

2^nd – Cadiente, Jerold; Mijares, Ronald; and Cahanap, Leo 24 – J

3^rd – Gomez, Julienne; Dy Teves, Katrina; Simoran, Sheena 24 – E

4^th – Zamora, Francis; Medalla, Julrick; Fronda, King 24 – J

5^th – Indal, Lezel & Junsay, Gia 25 – E

Physics Tricks:

1^st – Edrada, Rhea; Villamero, Rolando; Aguilar, Kristine 25 – A

2^nd – Siglos, Jessica & Mijares II, Nestor 24 – J

3^rd – Sison, Angeli & Sison, Angela, Montallana, Lyndeliz 24 – I

4^th – Sedillo, Kaiser 46 – A

Paper Airplane:

1^st - Danday, Mark & Niegra, Meryl 46 – B

2^nd – Nawarro, Gemma & Suderio, Elizar 24 – F

3^rd – Waller, Ed 47

4^th – Sabanal, Remar & Verallo, Sean 24 – F

5^th - Wasawas, Jian 25

6^th – Sedillio, Kaiser 46 – A

7^th – Flores, Toni & Mandajos, Sherry 24 – I

8^th – Cabanban, Vivien & Timongan, Benita [7 – 10:30]

9^th – Mijares, Nestor & Siglos, Jessica 24 - J

10^th – Portacion, Joseph & Gumandol, Almajed 24 – F

11^th – Claridad, Judy & Jaugan, Miguel [Physics J]

12^th – Villamil, Dean & Publico, Jenniveve 46 – B

13^th – Denoyo, Gamaliel & Litorja, Mitchelle 45 [7-10]

14^th – Paglinawat, Dickenon & Moralidad, Avel 46 – B

15^th – Lahoy, Samuel & Icalina, Alzen 45 [7-10]

16^th – Uy, Kathleen & Valencia, Kristel 24 – F

17^th – Jumalon, Decerey & Honculda, Claire 25 – B

18^th – Zerna, Krislyn & Silagpo, Mitchelle 24 – I

19^th – Caluyo, Edmund 25 – A

20^th – Lozada, Carmelle & Moral, Leonor 24 – F

21^st – Magbanua, Johnna & Amigo, R. 24 – I

Egg Drop:

1^st – Carandang, Joselito & Paracuelles, Aldy 46 – B

2^nd – Solis, Anne; Timoran, Benita; Sy, Franchette 24 – J

3^rd – Seong, Kim; dela Fuerta, Wellan; Lascano, Ryan 25 – A

other participants: [not in order]

Cane, Primy; Wasawas, Jian; Soler, Julian 25

Cambanab, Vivian; Sastrillo, May; Alcares, Kri-Inna 24 – J

Sison, Angeli & Sison, Angela, Montallana, Lyndeliz 24 – I

G. Israel 24

Ballozor, Jay; Espanol, Inna 45

Sedillo, Kaiser 46 - A

Paper Tower:
1^st - Penso, Catherine & Go, Celine 24 - F

2^nd – Occena, Marzon & Gamboa, Suzane 25 - A

3^rd – Delfin, Pinky & Filipinas, Elfe 24 - F

4^th – Saplad, Sarah; Visayas, Clyde; Palomares, Ziedah 11 - A

5^th - Siplon, Waller & Sontillamosa, Edgar 47 - A

6^th – Estanilla, Jona & Del Valla, Railin 24 - F

7^th – Amistoso, Prince & Mate, Djerica; 24 - F; tied with
- Odtohan, Anthony & San Pedro, Galilee 25 - B

8^th – Vizcayno, Pamela & Yurong, Ann 11 - A

9^th – Dagani, Jenelly & Mendoza, Ralston 24 - F

10^th – Villanueva, Vincent & Sabado, Jadley 45 - B

VIDEO: Anti-Helium

A mix of science and comedy at work.

Source: gprime.net

Limpy0-Limpyo (Physics Society Community Service)

mga basurerong chickboy

ga wat mn ka?

Sweet aides

naay klase bry?

ka-arteh...semento na gani

nag-GROCERY ka marvs?




good..good..very good

Ang gwapo na-tabunan







ang gwapo ga talikod

murag true

shy xa..

g.career na nila...

joyce! pamunit na; wenneth padayon...

katawa pa

SYMPOSIUM POSTPONED

Due to the suspension of classes today, Aug 3, 2007 (this is in connection with the SK Elections registration), we are postponing our Symposium on Earthquakes, scheduled tonight (6pm @ Sc110). We will post the new schedule early next week.

To new SU Physics bloggers/contributors

REMINDERS to new SU PHYSICS bloggers/contributors:
When you publish anything on this blog, please include the source(s). DO NOT COPY-PASTE everything from other websites (unless it's a direct quotation). Instead, paraphrase and then use MLA/APA style to cite the sources. OR you may try to follow how other sites do citation.[ Example ]

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Announcements:
For current SU BS-Physics majors and alumni BS-Physics majors, please create your own GMAIL account in order to post in this blog. Steps are written below:

1. Go to http://www.gmail.com/*

2. Sign-up for an email account.*

3. Request access to post on the SU Physics Blog by sending an e-mail USING YOUR GMAIL ACCOUNT to the following email address:

triplestrafe[at]gmail[dot]com -or- suphysics[at]gmail[dot]com

(SUBJECT: requesting suphysicsblog access)

4. After verifying that you are/were a SU BS-Physics major/graduate, you will receive your confirmation e-mail; click on the link and it will bring you to the SU Physics blogger page. You can now post in the SU Physics Blog. Please read the reminder above before posting.

For SU BS-Physics alumni, please wait for up to (2) weeks for your confirmation e-mail.

*-skip this step if you already have a GMail/Google account

PLANETS

How many planets are there?

The International Astronomical Union has recently found a need to create a definition for planets. Because of this, Pluto was said to be eliminated from the list of planets. But as a result of the new definition, we now have 12 planets in our solar system.

• The asteroid Ceres, which is round, would be recast as a dwarf planet in the new scheme.

• Pluto would remain a planet and its moon Charon would be reclassified as a planet. Both would be called "plutons," however, to distinguish them from the eight "classical" planets.

• A far-out Pluto-sized object known as 2003 UB313 would also be called a pluton.

Ceres, Charon, 2003 UB313, and Pluto have been defined as dwarf planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, and Uranus however, will retain their position as planets.


The definition for a planet as defined by the IAU is as follows:

"A planet is a celestial body that (a) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and (b) is in orbit around a star, and is neither a star nor a satellite of a planet."


SOURCE: http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060816_planet_definition.html