Senior spotlight: Kate Holwick
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Kate Holwick is a senior at JMU completing a BS degree in Physics as well as minors in both Math and Astronomy. She is from Virginia Beach, VA and graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in 2016. She is currently doing research with Dr. Scully in high energy astrophysics and hopes to find a career in the field of cosmology or theoretical physics. She was interviewed by Piper Smith, another JMU senior physics major. PS: What motivated you to become a physics major at JMU? KH: I always knew that I would pursue a career in STEM but, I first knew that I wanted to do something with physics when ..read more
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Senior spotlight: Piper Smith
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
 Piper Smith is a senior physics major, with minors in Math and Secondary Education. She is from Norfolk, Va, and graduated from Maury High School in 2016.  Currently, Piper is doing research with Dr. Ilarion Melnikov in the field of dynamics on asymptotically conical geometries.  Piper was interviewed here by Kate Holwick, another JMU senior physics major. KH: What led to chose your major and what do you like about it? PS: Since second grade, I’ve known that I wanted to be a teacher. And so, I spent the next years of my academic career searching for what exactly I wanted to teach ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Matthew Almond
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Matthew Almond is a senior physics major with minors in secondary education and mathematics. He came to JMU after attending Tuscarora High School in his hometown of Leesburg, Virginia. Here, Matthew is interviewed by Sean Christian, a fellow senior physics major with desires to become a planetary geophysicist and dog owner. SC: What led you to choose physics? What do you like about it?   MA: Since I was very young, I wanted to be a teacher. For the longest time, I struggled to settle on a subject I wanted to teach. In high school, I developed a passion for both math and science. Physics seeme ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Alex Federick
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Alexandria Ebony-Danyale Federick is a senior physics from Herndon VA, coming from Westfield High School in Chantilly.  She does research with Dr. Scarel on how radio waves effect the nervous system.  Alex is Air Force ROTC and will be commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in May 2020.  This interview has been prepared by our senior physics major Piper Smith.  PS: Where would you like to take your passion for physics? Where would you like your career to go? AEF: I would like to take my passion for physics to meteorology, that has always been my career goal. While studying physics, and partici ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Matthew Baka
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Matthew Baka is a senior physics major at James Madison University.  Matthew is from Richmond, VA, and along with pursuing a degree in physics he is minoring in mathematics as well.  Matthew was a member of the Marching Royal Dukes for three years at JMU where he played in the Saxophone-Tenor section.  He has previously done research with Dr. Melnikov in classical mechanics.  Aside from physics and marching band Matthew enjoys playing the piano, and practicing his cup stacking skills. Matthew is being interviewed by Daniel Hirt, a Junior Physics major at JMU. What are your interests outsi ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Teddy Chu
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Theodore Ming-Rei (Teddy) Chu is a Physics and Mathematics major, with a research focus in nuclear physics, working with Dr. Banu.  Teddy is from Ashburn, Virginia, attended Broad Run High School where he was member of the school chamber orchestra, the debate team, and the Latin club.  Also, he has studied abroad in Scotland at U. Edinburgh for Scottish literature and U. Saint Andrews for geology.   Teddy has been interviewed by his fellow senior physics major Alexandria Ebybi-Danyale Frederic. AF: Why physics? TC: I've always loved science and had an idea that I wanted to pursue it w ..read more
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The 2019 JMU High School Physics Teacher of the Year, Mr. Christopher Foust
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by Theodore Chu
4y ago
Mr. Christopher Foust with Devin Stipe On November 5, 2019, we had the honor of hosting the 2019 JMU High School Physics Teacher of the Year, Mr. Christopher Foust, nominated by freshman physics major Devin Stipe, for a day to tour our department and talk about his experience as a physics educator with faculty, students, and even alumni!  This is the fourth year that the program has run, and articles for the previous winners can be found here. Mr. Foust graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a MS in biology, where he focused on biodegradable plastics.  It was here where he ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Nicole Voce
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
 A new interview with another one of our awesome seniors, by Maeven Ludke: Name: Nicole Voce Year: Senior Majors/Minors: Physics & Math majors Hometown: Great Falls, VA High School: Paul VI Catholic High School ML: What are some of your interests outside of school and physics? NV: I really enjoy being active and I especially like being outdoors. I grew up spending summers and winters in upstate NY, so I’ve been hiking and skiing since I was a baby. I also enjoy camping and traveling, both in the US and abroad.  ML: What challenges and obstacles have you faced in your career? NV: I ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Maeven Luedke
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Maeven Luedke is a 4th year senior at JMU. She’s majoring in Physics and has minors in Mathematics and Theatre. Maeven is from Hamilton, VA and attended Loudoun Valley High School. She is extremely involved in Forbes Theatre here at JMU and hopes to find a career in acoustical engineering after graduation. Maeven is being interviewed by Nicole Voce, another senior Physics major. NV: What advice would you give to high school or early undergraduate students who are interested in the science career path? ML: My advice is to always find the time for outside hobbies—you will need breaks from sc ..read more
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Senior Spotlight: Jorge Peña
JMU Physics & Astro Blog
by anca
4y ago
Jorge Peña is a senior Physics major, Math and Robotics minor at James Madison University and currently does research in Nuclear Physics.  He is from Fairfax, Virginia where, while in high school, he ran track, cross country, and volunteered at a hospital for most of his high school career. Jorge initially didn't think he would go into Physics as he came into College as Pre-Med, but this shifted as he took courses at JMU.  Nikolas Roeske, another senior physics major, conducted this interview. NR: What most excites you about doing research? JP: The most exciting/interesting thing about re ..read more
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