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Department of Physics
University of Chicago

 
 
 

Outreach

 

PAST OUTREACH:

  • After-School Science Club, West Elementary School (Athens, Ohio)
    -Founder and Group Leader, winter 2005 - spring 2007
  • Elementary School Gifted Mathematics Tutor, Athens City School District
    -Lead Tutor, fall 2003 - spring 2006
  • Elementary School Independent Projects Tutor, West Elementary School
    -Tutor, spring 2006

GROUP AWARDS:

  • Marsh White Award for Outreach - January 2007
    -This award was presented to to the Ohio University Society of Physics Students (SPS) by the National SPS based on our proposal for the After School Science Club. It included $300 to fund infrastructure equipment for the project.

    Ohio University Outlook Press Release
    National SPS Recipients Page

  • Society of Physics Students Outstanding Chapter - 2007
    -The Ohio University SPS was named by SPS National as an outstanding chapter for the 2006-2007 school year based on our participation in the SPS Outreach Catalyst Kit (SOCK) program, our receipt of the Marsh White award, and weekly meetings with faculty talks. "OU has an excellent outreach program and an impressive increase in chapter activity over the past few years," the award citation said. I am proud of my role as president during this time and for the hard work and dedication that all the members of the group provided.

    National SPS Recipients Page (Zone 7)

 
~ August 22, 2008 ~ David McCowan ~