ESP Biography
Edit this biography!LANCE SIMMS, Stanford grad student in applied physics
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Major: Applied Physics College: Stanford University Year of Graduation: G |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
I received my BS in physics from UCSB, where I spent my final two years tutoring. Now I'm a graduate student at Stanford in applied physics and the focus of my research is on detectors for astronomy. I was president of the Stanford Astronomical Society from 2006-2008, during which time I tried to teach people as much about astronomy as I could. What I really love about teaching astronomy is that so many of the questions that come up don't yet have answers. I try to inspire students by telling them that only the tiniest imaginable fraction of outer space has been explored, and by studying astronomy we are truly venturing into uncharted territory. Past Classes(Look at the class archive for more.)Exploring Astronomy: The Night Sky and Beyond in Splash! Spring 2009
Ever wanted to know how to find the North Star? Did you know that you can use the moon and the stars as a clock? Come learn all about our Night Sky and the treasures it holds. We'll learn about cool tricks like how to figure out your latitude by finding the North Star and how to navigate with the stars. We'll also explore the veritable zoo of astronomical objects: from stars to massive galaxies. And if the weather cooperates, we'll have a chance to look at the sun through a telescope with a solar filter.
Exploring Astronomy: The Night Sky and Beyond in Splash! Spring 2009
Ever wanted to know how to find the North Star? Did you know that you can use the moon and the stars as a clock? Come learn all about our Night Sky and the treasures it holds. We’ll learn about cool tricks like how to figure out your latitude by finding the North Star and how to navigate with the stars. We’ll also explore the veritable zoo of astronomical objects: from stars to massive galaxies. And if the weather cooperates, we’ll have a chance to look at the sun through a telescope with a solar filter.
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