PAMS Focus - January 2009

PAMS Focus is the bi-monthly electronic newsletter for alumni and friends of the NC State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS). If you have any suggestions or comments, please share them with us by e-mailing pams_info@ncsu.edu.

PAMS student selected as epitome of "Red Means Go" spirit

Jeff Olander, an NC State senior double majoring in physics and mathematics, has been chosen as the best example of the university's "Red Means Go" spirit. For his "courage, perseverance and determination," Olander received a $1,000 NC State Bookstores gift card and was honored at the Wolfpack's Dec. 22 men's basketball game. To read more about Jeff Olander and the "Red Means Go" contest, please click here.

 

PAMS astrophysicist to speak on "The Violent Death of Stars"

Join PAMS astrophysicist Stephen Reynolds as he discusses the amazing phenomena of supernovae and their impact on us and the universe around us. Reynolds and his colleagues recently made international headlines when they discovered the youngest-known remnant of a supernova in the Milky Way. His presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Tir Na Nog in Raleigh. For more information, please visit the Science Cafe Raleigh Web site or contact Katey Ahmann at katey.ahmann@ncmail.net.

 

Show your PAMS pride with a free window decal

Since its establishment nearly 50 years ago, PAMS has grown into a dynamic organization featuring world-class education, research and public service. The College's success is the result of the continued hard work and generosity of proud students, alumni, faculty and friends like you. To remind you and those around you of your "PAMS pride," we'd like to offer you a free PAMS static window decal. To obtain your decal, simply send your name and complete mailing address to pams_info@ncsu.edu.

Get a sneak peak at the next issue of Scope magazine

The Winter 2009 issue of Scope, the official magazine of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, will be mailed later this week. This issue highlights the important work of PAMS faculty and students at the intersection of the physical, mathematical and computational sciences and the biomedical sciences. Get a sneak preview of the new issue or view past issues here.