ESP Biography

Join our 105 minute long discussion seminar exploring the coolest fields in modern physics. Physics majors Connor Holland, Max Drimmer, and Kevin Chaves will each lead a 30 minute discussion about their favorite areas of physics. This is open to all highschool students and all levels of interest in physics. Connor Holland will be exploring the quantum realm. Join me as I delve into the quantum realm! I’ll start by explaining what started it all - blackbody radiation. From there we’ll explore the mechanism behind superconductivity and finish with an application of superconductivity I am currently researching. Max Drimmer will be exploring the universe (dark energy specifically)! He will talk about how physicists probe the properties of the universe from earth, how they can tell that the universe is expanding, create models for the expansion of the universe, and show that dark energy exists He will also mention future experiments hoping to probe further than ever before. Kevin Chaves will be exploring cosmic rays and the use of cloud chambers. He will discuss where cosmic rays come from and what information they carry with them. He will also demonstrate how a cloud chamber works and how it opens the unseen word of cosmic rays right before your eyes.