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51 Physics Olympics to take place in UNI-Dome Feb. 16
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
2/8/2006 Department of Physics will play host to more than two hundred high school students for the Physics Olympics.
52 UNI Physics Department to take part in Science Day at the Lost Island Water Park, Wednesday
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
5/27/2005 Special Science Day for Cedar Valley Catholic middle and high schools will take place on June first.
53 UNI student one of five nationwide selected to speak by the Education Committee of the Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
4/5/2005 Cary Pint selected to speak at group's meeting.
54 UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics winners advance to state competition
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
3/16/2005 The Cedar Falls High School team placed first in the overall competition.
55 Physics Olympics to take place in UNI-Dome, Thursday, Feb. 24
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
2/22/2005 Three hundred high school students will participate in the event.
56 UNI conference to explain new degree programs
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
9/1/2004 Conference about Professional Science Master's Programs in Industrial Mathematics and Applied Physics will be held on September 10.
57 UNI receives Carver grant for nanoscience equipment and classes
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
5/21/2004 Grant allows UNI to begin taking the first steps toward a program in nanoscience technology.
58 Results announced for Regional Physics Olympics held in UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
3/24/2004 List of school-team and individual winners.
59 UNI receives grant for graduate program
McKenzie--JoLynn (Student--2004)
Northern Iowan 100:41, p.1
3/2/2004 The Department of Physics and Department of Mathematics receive a $10,000 grant in order to determine the need for a professional science master's degree program.
60 Planning grant awarded to UNI physics and mathematics departments
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
2/17/2004 Grants are to help with the investigation of the possibility of implementing professional science masters programs in industrial mathematics and applied physics.
61 Physics Olympics to be held at UNI-Dome
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
2/9/2004 On Thursday, February 19, over 250 junior high and high school teams will compete to qualify for the state competition at the Drake University Olmstead Center in April.
62 The University of Northern Iowa physics department hosts colloquium, Wednesday, Sept. 24
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
9/17/2003 David Berman will speaking on "Optimizing the Operation of Diode Lasers".
63 Results announced for UNI/AEA-7 Regional Physics Olympics
Public Relations News Release 2002:384, p.1
3/12/2003 Winners in the UNI-sponsored Physics Olympics are announced.
64 Regional Physics Olympics to be held in UNI-Dome March 6
Public Relations News Release 2002:355, p.1
2/27/2003 Around 250 high school and middle school students are expected to participate in the UNI/Area Education Agency-7 Regional Physics Olympics.
65 Chancey carries credentials
Hennigan--Gregg (Student--2001)
Northern Iowan 98:39, p.13
2/26/2002 Clifton Chancey, head of UNI's physics department, explains why he came to UNI.
66 UNI hosts Physics Olympics regional competition
Public Relations News Release 2001:312, p.1
2/20/2002 Around 250 high school and middle school students are expected to participate in the UNI/Area Education Agency-7 Physics Olympics regional competition in the UNI-Dome.
67 Winners of Physics Olympics Regional Competition at UNI advance to state competition
Public Relations News Release 2000:297, p.1
3/7/2001 List of the eleven high schools and the students who participated in UNI/AEA 7 Regional Physics Olympics competition at the UNI-Dome on February 22.
68 UNI to host Physics Olympics Regional Competition, Thursday, Feb. 22
Public Relations News Release 2000:260, p.1
2/21/2001 The Department of Physics will host UNI/Area Education Agency 7 Physics Olympics Regional Competition that will take place in the Dome.
69 Finding ways to engage students in physics classes
Public Relations News Release 1999:8, p.1
8/12/1999 Fred Behroozi, head of UNI's physics department, talks about keeping students interested and involved in physics classes.
70 Gladbrook-Reinbeck team wins University of Northern Iowa Physics Olympics
Public Relations News Release 1998:309, p.1
3/30/1999 UNI hosted the high school Physics Olympics; Gladbrook-Reinbeck won the competition. A list of those who participated is given.
71 Physics Olympics: a test of brain power
Smith--Michele (Northern Iowan Business Manager)
Northern Iowan 95:42, p.6
3/5/1999 Physics Olympics contestants received points for their creations and top schools were awarded plaques yesterday in the Dome; photo.
72 University of Northern Iowa to host Physics Olympics Thursday, March 4
Public Relations News Release 1998:276, p.1
3/3/1999 UNI will host the high school Physics Olympics on March 4.
73 Physics students to present at Georgia conference
Northern Iowan 95:40, p.2
2/26/1999 Benjamin Buhrow and Noah Podolefsky were awarded $250 to travel to the American Physical Society meeting in Georgia March 20-26.
74 Iowa High School students take the Physics Olympics Challenge at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1997:241, p.1
2/26/1998 High school students participate in Physics Olympics Challenge.
75 Profile: Unruh
Campus News Network 8:12, p.3
2/9/1998 Profile of Professor of Physics Roy Unruh; photo.
76 Building a better mousetrap car
Public Relations News Release 1996:281, p.1
2/20/1997 Local high school students participate in Physics Olympics.
77 University of Northern Iowa to host Physics Olympics Friday, Feb. 21
Public Relations News Release 1996:279, p.1
2/19/1997 High school and middle school students will participate in the Physics Olympics at the UNI-Dome.
78 University of Northern Iowa hosts Physics Olympics Friday, March 1
Public Relations News Release 1995:239, p.1
2/26/1996 High school physics students will participate in the Physics Olympics in the UNI-Dome.
79 University of Northern Iowa to host "Voices of People and Machines" Wednesday, October 11
Public Relations News Release 1995:74, p.1
10/4/1995 A demonstration of the science and techniques of vocal production will be held at UNI. Ingo Titze and Brad Story will be presenting.
80 University of Northern Iowa hosts Physics Olympics Friday, March 3
Public Relations News Release 1994:292, p.1
2/23/1995 UNI to host high school junior and senior high students during Physics Olympics.
81 Profile: Dale Olson
Campus News Network 5:11, p.3
2/13/1995 Profile of Professor Dale Olson; photo.
82 Openings remain for Young Scholars Program at University of Northern Iowa July 18-August 5
Public Relations News Release 1993:648, p.1
7/7/1994 Three week Young Scholars Program at UNI has openings remaining.
83 University of Northern Iowa hosts Physics Olympics Tuesday, March 1.
Public Relations News Release 1993:377, p.1
2/24/1994 High school and junior high school students are competing in the annual Physics Olympics.
84 Five new academic heads/two acting heads appointed
Campus News Network 3:1, p.1
9/8/1992 Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
85 New heads, directors lead programs at UNI
Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.3
9/1/1992 Duane Bartak heads Chemistry; Feredoon Behroozi heads Physics; Antonio Planells heads Modern Languages; Kevin O'Kane heads Computer Science; Gretta Berghammer heads Theatre; Julie Nelson head Gallery of Art; Sue Grosboll heads Museum.
86 Seven disciplines welcome new department heads
Hanson--Debbey
Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4
9/1/1992 Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
87 UNI benefits from hologram program; holography was invented by Sir Isaac Newton
Lindaman--Matt
Northern Iowan 88:24, p.8
11/22/1991 Professor Olson talks about the history and uses of holography.
88 Observances remember U of I shooting victims
Kline--Rebecca
Northern Iowan 88:20, p.1
11/8/1991 Department of Physics sends condolences.
89 College of Natural Sciences selects new dean
Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.6
3/1/1991 Gerald W. Intemann, former head of Department of Physics, will be new Dean; photo.
90 Northern Iowa physics program recognizes outstanding high school teacher.
Public Relations News Release 1989:607, p.1
5/1/1990 Ken Schaefer a physics teacher in Mason City High School and science coordinator for the Mason City schools, received the Distinguished Iowa Physics Teacher Award at the annual Physics Student and Alumni dinner.
91 Students practice physics skills
Johnson--Curt (Student--1990)
Northern Iowan 85:40, p.7
2/24/1989 Seventy-five high school students participate in Physics Olympics.
92 UNI physics colloquium to be offered Nov. 30
Public Relations News Release 1988:185, p.1
11/22/1988 "Figuring Physics," a presentation dealing with the differences in the way experts and novices categorizr physics problems. Instructor will be Henry Veldhuis, associate of physics at Northwestern College.
93 University of Northern Iowa hosts the AEA 7/UNI Regional Physics Olympics
Public Relations News Release 1987:308, p.1
3/14/1988 The Department of Physics sponsors the Regional Physics Olympics Competition for secondary students with Area Education Agency 7. Teams from area high schools competed in five physics related events. Competitors are listed.
94 UNI professors urge majors in sciences
Stickfort--Patty
Northern Iowan 84:44, p.1
3/8/1988 Enrollment has declined in sciences and industrial technology; professors see considerable opportunity in the fields.
95 Leader from Anarctic ozone hole exploration to be at UNI Wednesday (April 15)
Public Relations News Release 1987:319, p.1
4/10/1987 Professor David Hoffman, who lead a three-month expedition to study the Antarctic ozone hole, presented two programs on the topic in the Physics Building and the Sigma Xi banquet.
96 Seven UNI students inducted into physics honorary society
Public Relations News Release 1987:317, p.1
4/10/1987 Sigma Pi Sigma initiates seven new members from the student community. Professor Frank Vilmain presided over the ceremony, assisted by the honor society's officers. Includes a list of new members.
97 Importance of critical thinking in curriculums is UNI physics lecture topic Monday
Public Relations News Release 1987:313, p.1
4/8/1987 Professor Arnold Arons, emeritus professor at the University of Washington, delivered a lecture on critical thinking held in the Physics Building. Arons spoke on the importance of following a logical sequence of ideas to carefully develop concepts.
98 Did you know¿ that quantum physics made it all possible -- UNI address April 2
Public Relations News Release 1987:284, p.1
3/26/1987 Fred Alan Wolf visits the Communication Arts Center to discuss quantum physics and philosphy. The presentation was sponsored by the Department of Physics, and Colleges of Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
99 Design and use of strings in harps and violins
Public Relations News Release 1987:126, p.1
11/26/1986 Professor Ian Firth, a physicist of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, appeared at the Physics Buildng to speak on the properties of musical acoustics. The presentation was sponsored by the Departments of Physics and Communicative Disorders.
100 Departments feel crunch: Reversion of funds
Skinner--Gwynne
Northern Iowan 82:34, p.1
2/11/1986 Administrators tell how the reversion will hurt their departments.

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