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Stories by 4 U of G Physics Students Will Be Featured on Science Borealis this Spring

Through one of their assignments this semester in PHYS*4300, five U of G undergraduate physics students will soon have a wider audience with whom to share their stories. PHYS*4300 students were required to write a pitch for a story idea to Science Borealis, which was reviewed by their instructor, Joanne O’Meara, as well as the physics/astronomy editor at Science Borealis, Stephanne Taylor. Dr. Taylor completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics at U of G, and was enthusiastic about collaborating with her alma mater on this project.

Transit of Mercury

The planet Mercury will pass in front of the sun (as Venus did in 2012) on Monday, May 9 and the observatory will have its telescopes (with proper solar filters) following the event.  Members and friends of the university community are welcome to stop up  from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM weather permitting.

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