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May 2010 (Volume 19, Number 5)

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News

Council Passes Addendum to Climate Change Statement
The APS council passed a motion to adopt an addendum to the 2007 Climate Change statement that clarifies the Society's position

Council OKs Constitutional Amendment, and Approves Expansion at Ridge
The APS council passed a motion to amend the constitution to allow for more international councilors, and expand the Ridge, New York publishing headquarters

Video Contest Reaches Out with Lasers
The outreach department of APS calls for people to submit homemade laser-themed videos for the PhysicsCentral LaserFest Video Contest

Researchers Pursue Advances in Electronics, Photonics
Researchers at the March Meeting show how new materials and techniques are working to keep computer processing speeds from stagnating.

Laser Pioneer Turns 90
Prominent laser innovators celebrate the achievements of Nobel laureate Nicolaas Bloembergen at his 90th birthday

Lasers Are Creative Tools for Education, Outreach
Lasers are not only important tools for research and industry, but play a vital role in science education and outreach

The Dawn of the Demo: Demonstrations Are Changing Physics Outreach and Education
Over-the-top physics demonstrations and exciting shows have seen a renaissance in recent years

Opinion

Letters to the Editor
Is “Seminal” Sexist? • What to Do When the Oil Runs Out

The Back Page
Training Physics Professionals for the Nonacademic Workforce

Departments

Members in the Media
As quoted in other publications...

Physics History
May 16, 1960: Maiman Builds First Working Laser

Washington Dispatch
A bimonthly update from the APS Office of Public Affairs

Education Corner
A column on educational programs and publications

Profiles in Versatility
The Futurama of Physics with David X. Cohen

International News
Indo-US Student Visitation Program: Graduate Students Building Collaborations

Zero Gravity: The Lighter Side of Science
What's in the Box?

Where's the Fire?

Photo by Nick Romanenko, Rutgers University

No, this isn't a bizarre new version of Roller Derby using fire extinguishers. It's a demonstration by Rutgers professor Mark Croft of Newton's Third Law for a large and appreciative audience.
The Dawn of the Demo

Who Created this Drawing?

Feynman drawing small web

One of the iconic physicists of the 20th century was an enthusiastic artist, often making drawings or paintings of live models.
Discover the Artist

March Meeting Prize and Award Recipients

Photo by Keith Aden

At the March Meeting in Portland, President Curtis Callan presided over the ceremonial session at which APS Prizes and Awards were presented.
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