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The B.S. in Physics Returns to Sonoma State University!

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September 18, 2017

Can You Really Learn Rocket Science From a Video Game?

Scott Manley

Darwin 103
4:00 PM

The hit video game 'Kerbal Space Program' has also proven to be an exceptionally good at teaching players the physics of rockets, aerodynamics, spacefilght and orbital mechanics. Scott Manley will discuss the game, the physics and show that even professionals working in these fields can learn something new.