Society of Physics Students

Week 9: The Fiery Skimmer

Monday, July 29, 2024

Maia Chandler

I say that if modern dragonflies were as big as their ancestors, with around two-foot wingspans (see Week 5: Meganeura monyi), I would still try and befriend them. Unfortunately, this would probably be a bad idea.

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Week 8: The Common Darter

Monday, July 22, 2024

Maia Chandler

Dear dragonflies, I love you. We’ve covered all the dragonfly physics topics in the SOCK, so now it is time to move on to fun facts. Fun fact number one: dragonflies do backflips.

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Week 7: Dear Diary...

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Piper Malczewski

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Week 5: Meganeura monyi

Monday, July 1, 2024

Maia Chandler

Welcome to week five! I’ve talked about how dragonfly’s flight muscles, how they beat their wings and how they produce their incredible colours. Is that enough talking about dragonflies? Never.

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Week 5: Roller Coaster of a Week

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Charles Wszalek

Hello everyone!

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Week 5: Some of the Things I Love

Monday, July 1, 2024

Piper Malczewski

In the last week, I’ve gotten to do some of my favorite things: teach, make art, exercise political advocacy, practice good science communication, learn, and research a topic I’m passionate about!

 

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Week 4: The Clearspot Bluewing

Monday, June 24, 2024

Maia Chandler

Zenithoptera lanei, the Clearspot bluewing, is perhaps one of the most beautiful dragonflies. Found in Central America and northern South America, they fly through grassy marshes or clearings, spotted by bright flashes of their shimmering, blue-as-sky wings.

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Week 4: When Life Gives You Lemons...

Monday, June 24, 2024

Piper Malczewski

Don’t get me wrong, lemonade is a phenomenal drink. Its refreshing properties are unparalleled. I remember selling lemonade as a kid in my neighborhood, during the summertime.

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SPS Zone 18 Meeting

Prof. Betty Young

Santa Clara University

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