The Physics Major
May 1996


Number 21 in a series of annual newsletters published by:

Department of Physics and Astronomy
Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA
(707) 664-2119
gayle.walker@sonoma.edu

Edited by Joe Tenn

Written by Rachel Burgio, Lynn Cominsky, John Dunning, Saeid Rahimi, Willie Rodriguez, Chris Rostel, Joe Tenn, Amy Weber, and Susan Webster

Contents

#1 Again 1
Curriculum Changes Discussed 1
A New Emphasis in Nuclear Courses  John R. Dunning 2
Reunion Celebrates Landmark 2
Cominsky Probes Pulsars and Bursters 2
Hurwitt Wins Research Position 3
The Physics of Toys 3
Fifty Semesters of "What Physicists Do" 3
A Major Contribution 4
SPS Activities  Willie Rodriguez 4
SPS Visits SLAC  Susan Webster  4
On Being a Full-Time Worker and a Part-Time Student  W. Chris Rostel  4
Thank You, Donors 5
We Play Detective with the Best  John R. Dunning 5
An Innovation in Teaching 6
   A Student's View  Rachel Burgio 6
   Making A Difference  Amy Weber 6
Public Viewing Nights Sparkle  Susan Webster 7
Alumnotes 7

Previous issues of The Physics Major:19951994

Please send comments, questions, additions, and corrections to
joe.tenn@sonoma.edu
JST
1996-06-08