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Mbuso Matfunjwa

Why do you choose to do outreach within the Department?
I know how much fun it is to do physics, and I believe reaching out to young minds helps more people realize this from a young age and be able to enjoy its beauty.

What do you plan to do after you graduate?
I plan to continue doing physics research, and maybe go into teaching as well.

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Arjun Subedi

Why do you choose to do outreach within the Department?
I like talking about physics using some simple tools and equipment that elegantly demonstrates some basic laws of nature, especially when audiences are school kids who often get amazed with science demonstrations.

What do you plan to do after you graduate?
I want to continue my research in the field of surface and interface sciences.

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Rabindra Oliya

Why do you choose to do outreach within the Department?
I am always delighted to inspire a passion for science in young minds. The smiles on their faces as they learn, understand, and discover bring me great joy.

What do you plan to do after you graduate?
Do research in the field of condensed matter physics.

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Society of Physics Students

SPS is an organization of physics majors that serves as a community to connect students in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, helping with outreach events such as Math Day and Behlen Observatory public nights and hosting social events like movie and pizza nights.

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Physics & Astronomy hosts series of lectures, colloquia, and seminars featuring national and international physicists speaking about their research or current issues in the field of Physics.

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