Celebrate 100 years of physics at Temple

From championing the increasing diversity of physics to addressing its role in solving some of society’s biggest challenges, the Department of Physics invites you to celebrate a century of physics at Temple University. 

Join us for a hybrid centennial symposium and an in-person reception on Friday, April 1 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Science Education and Research Center (SERC) on Temple’s Main Campus. Talks will highlight the past, present, and future of the Physics Department at Temple. 

Event summary 

100 years of physics event summary

Welcome

Dean Michael L. Klein, FRS & Dr. Bernd Surrow, Dept. Chair, SERC 116

2:00 - 2:15 p.m. 

History of Physics at Temple University

Dr. Robert L. Intemann & Dr. Bernd Surrow, SERC 116

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Physics Over the Last 100 Years

Dr. Darius Torchinsky, Dr. Theodore Burkhardt & Dr. Dieter Forster, SERC 116

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Coffee Break

SERC lobby

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Physics Education at Temple University: Today and Tomorrow

Dr. Mia Luehrmann & Dr. Matthew Newby, SERC 116

4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Physics Research at Temple University: Today and Tomorrow

Dr. Martha Constantinou & Dr. Maria lavarone, SERC 116

4:45 - 5:15 p.m.

Reception featuring music from a Boyer College ensemble

SERC lobby

5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

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