The Physics Department offers a physics colloquium every Friday during the academic year. Researchers from outside the College are invited to talk about their work, students discuss their summer research projects and senior exercise topics, and alumni share their latest exploits.
Fall 2025
A new year, a new chance to get involved in the Physics Department. Join us as we gather for the first Friday of the new school year to meet and share what's going on in physics!
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones as we say hello to all our fellow physics faculty and students. We will also share information about what is happening in the department. Join us to learn about student work opportunities, research opportunities, joining the Society of Physics Students, and our colloquia series.
Pizza and drinks will be available in Hayes Hall 215 on Friday, Aug. 29, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Grab a slice and head to Hayes 211/213 for the presentation. We hope to see you there!
"Dominant narratives in introductory physics education often focus on student preparation in mathematics. Students who have not reached a certain level of proficiency as determined by math placement tests are often labeled as underprepared. In this presentation, I will challenge this narrative by reframing the notion of underprepared. Indeed, many physics departments and instructors are underprepared to support the students accepted into their institutions. The Transforming Introductory Physics Sequences to Support all Students (TIPSSS) Network is a network of physicists developing curricular materials, transforming courses, and researching the effectiveness of these efforts to help departments meet the needs of their physics students, regardless of the students’ prior mathematics preparation. I will present and overview of the TIPSSS activities and also preliminary findings from the TIPSSS research studies."
Join us on Friday, Sept. 5, for this exciting presentation from Geraldine Cochran, associate professor of physics at The Ohio State University. Lunch will be available in Hayes 216 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and the presentation will begin in Hayes 211/213 at 12:10 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Physics Colloquium Archive
From gravitational waves to genes, from computer chips to black holes, Kenyon welcomed a wide variety of speakers during the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Learn more about the fascinating topics that guests, faculty members, alumni and students discussed last year.