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1	Physics Competition to take place in the UNI McLeod Center March 26 Public Relations News Release 2014:208, p.1	03/11/2015	The competition is a series of five competitive physics events for high school students in grades nine through 12. Regional winners and runners-up will advance to the State of Iowa Physics Competition hosted by UNI Department of Physics April 16.
2	UNI physics department recognized as a 'top producer' of graduates Public Relations News Release 2014:79, p.1	10/08/2014	UNI Department of Physics has been recognized as a "top producer" of graduates with bachelors degrees in physics by the American Physical Society. There are currently 62 undergraduate physics majors in UNI's program.
3	UNI McLeod Center to host State of Iowa Physics Competition Public Relations News Release 2013:245, p.1	04/10/2014	UNI will host the annual State of Iowa Physics Competition. High school students that qualified at regional competitions will compete in a series of five events. The purpose is to encourage creativity, ingenuity, and understanding of physics.
4	Regional physics competition at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:211, p.1	03/20/2014	UNI's Department of Physics will host the Area Education Agency 267 Regional Physics Competition on March 27. Area High Schools will participate in the competition. The event stresses creativity and ingenuity as well as physics-related principles.
5	UNI lecture will ask 'Why Isn't God Ambidextrous?' Public Relations News Release 2013:209, p.1	03/18/2014	Timothy Gay, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Physics and Astronomy, will deliver his lecture "Why Isn't God Ambidextrous?". The lecture is part of UNI's Begeman Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.
6	UNI students to present at annual physics conference Public Relations News Release 2013:191, p.1	02/25/2014	Courtney Keiser and Corbyn Mellinger will present their research at the annual meeting of the American Physical Society in Denver, Colorado. Approximately 10,000 physicists, scientists and students attend this meeting.
7	UNI Society of physics Students earns Outstanding Chapter Award Public Relations News Release 2013:148, p.1	12/19/2013	UNI's chapter of Society of Physics Students has won an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office. SPS is an association designed for students interested in physics. The UNI chapter is advised by Tim Kidd.
8	Obituary: Charles Clifton Chancey Northern Iowan 110:16, p.4	10/22/2013	Former Physics Department Head Charles Clifton Chancey died on October 20 at the age of 58. He was undergoing treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease. Chancey served UNI for twelve years as a professor and department head of Physics; photo.
9	UNI workshop for Iowa high school science teachers Public Relations News Release 2012:316, p.1	06/11/2013	UNI will host an Iowa Regents Modeling and Physics Resources and Instructional Strategies for Motivating Students (PRISMS) workshop this summer. Twenty-three Iowa high school physics and physical science teachers are in the program.
10	Results from the annual State of Iowa Physics Competition Public Relations News Release 2012:291, p.1	04/26/2013	UNI hosted the State of Iowa Physics Competition. 185 students from 21 different schools participated with Decorah High School placing first.
11	Mini-sumo robots go head-to-head at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:284, p.1	04/22/2013	UNI will host the eighth annual Mini-Sumo Robotics Competition. Robots will fight head-to-head in a tournament. This even is free and open to the public.
12	Regional Physics Competition to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:244, p.1	03/22/2013	The UNI Department of Physics will host the Area Education Agency 267 Regional Physics Competition. Students for high schools across Iowa will participate in these events.
13	Departments feeling effects of program cuts, restructuring Northern Iowan 109:4, p.1	09/07/2012	The loss of five faculty in the Department of Languages and Literature has caused adjustments to be made. Fewer course offerings and courses being taught by adjunct instructors are examples. Physics has also been forced to adjust.
14	UNI Physics Department establishes agreement with Chinese high school Northern Iowan 109:3, p.5	08/31/2012	The agreement provides information to the high school and in return the high school will assist three students each year to enroll at UNI in physics. Increasing the enrollment and providing an international atmosphere is the goal; photo.
15	Students' sumo robots duke it out at UNI summer camp Northern Iowan 108:58, p.1	06/29/2012	Physics Department sponsors third robotics camp for students in grades 8-10. The one week camp focused on the construction and modification of mini sumo robots. Some campers came from Ohio and Minnesota to participate; photo.
16	Results from State of Iowa Physics Competition held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:288, p.1	04/18/2012	The results were given for the State of Iowa Physics Competition in the McLeod Center.
17	Physics competition held in McLeod Center Northern Iowan 108:51, p.3	04/17/2012	Over two hundred fifty high school students from twenty-eight schools competed in the Iowa Physics Competition. Marquette Catholic School was the top winner for the day.
18	UNI to host seventh annual Mini-Sumo Robotics Competition Public Relations News Release 2011:282, p.1	04/16/2012	The Department of Physics will host the Mini-Sumo Robotics Competition.
19	Results from regional physics competition held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:259, p.1	04/03/2012	High school teams place amongst the top in the Regional Physics Competition at UNI.
20	UNI to host state physics competition Public Relations News Release 2011:258, p.1	04/03/2012	The Department of Physics will host the State Physics Competition in the Mcleod center.
21	Physics B.S. degree no longer closing; replaced on closure list by physics B.A. Northern Iowan 108:44, p.2	03/23/2012	Many E-mails and letters and external funding concerns helped save the B. S. degree in Physics; photo.
22	Regional Physics Competition to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2011:223, p.1	03/19/2012	Over 150 high schools students across Iowa will participate in the UNI/Area Education Agency 267 regional Physics Competition.
23	A letter from physics alumni Northern Iowan 108:43, p.4	03/09/2012	The proposed elimination of the B. S. in physics is challenged by fifteen alumni of the program. They urge President Allen to focus on improving the number of students before eliminating the program.
24	A letter to Ben Allen from a UNI physics alumnus Northern Iowan 108:43, p.5	03/09/2012	Wade Sick recalls why he chose UNI and physics for his major in 1978. He returned and earned an M. A. in science education in 1991. He expresses support for the physics and science programs at UNI.
25	Results from State Physics Olympics competition held at UNI. Public Relations News Release 2010:333, p.1	04/19/2011	Cedar Rapids Washington placed first, Dubuque Wahlert High School placed second and Urbandale High School placed third in the overall school team competition, which included teams with students particpating in all events.
26	UNI to host State Physics Olympics Public Relations News Release 2010:267, p.1	03/30/2011	More than 100 high school student who qualified in their AEA regional competition will test their skills.
27	Results of Regional Physics Olympics Competition held at UNI. Public Relations News Release 2010:265, p.1	03/29/2011	St. Ansgar High School placed first, led by instructor Devin Schwiesow; Jesup High School placed second, led by instructor Ann Rigdon.
28	Regional Physics Olympics to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:248, p.1	03/18/2011	Student teams will use their understanding of physics to design and construct devices or set-ups within required specifications. Two hundred area high school students are expected to participate.
29	State of Iowa Physics Olympics Competition held April 14 Public Relations News Release 2009:419, p.1	04/22/2010	Washington High School placed First, Urbandale High School placed second, and Cedar Falls High School placed third in the overall school team competition, which includeed teams with students participating in all events.
30	Creating UNI-style Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.2	04/01/2010	A look at creative activity around the university; photo.
31	UNI hosts 2009 Summer Institute for Iowa High School Physics Teachers Public Relations News Release 2008:608, p.1	07/17/2009	Twenty-four high school physics teachers learned about force and motion during the two-week institute and how to implement the topics in a high school physics classroom. Lawrence Escalada is the IPTIR project director and associate professor of physics.
32	UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics winners advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2008:431, p.1	04/01/2009	Teams from Cedar Falls High School, instructed by Kenton Swartly and Brad Baker, and Waterloo East High School, instructed by Tony Burns, placed first and second, respectively, in the overall school team competition.
33	Physics Applied: Annual Physics Olympics highlights student creativity Northern Iowan 105:45, p.1	03/31/2009	Two hundred high school students showcased their problem solving skills during the Regional Physics Competition. Two winners in each of the events will compete at the state meet at Drake University.
34	UNI to host Regional Physics Olympics Public Relations News Release 2008:413, p.1	03/23/2009	Approximately 200 high school students from high schools in Iowa are expected to participate. Student teams will use basic physics principles to design and construct devices or setups from everyday materials within required specifications.
35	Columbus High School students will visit UNI physics lab Public Relations News Release 2008:216, p.1	11/13/2008	Dale Olson, professor of physics, will instruct the Waterloo high school physics students on what holograms are, how they are used, and how they are made. In promoting the visit, Columbus students said, "holograms are becoming more and more prevalent in o
36	UNI offers Nanoscience Workshop for teachers, June 30 through July 3 Public Relations News Release 2007:737, p.1	06/24/2008	The workshop, in Begeman Hall, is directed toward helping high school teachers learn activities that will allow them to teach nanoscience, the study of the performance of ultra-small structures, materials, and devices.
37	College deans welcome new students Northern Iowan 104:54, p.	05/02/2008	Discovery is at the heart of the College of Natural Sciences.
38	UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics winners advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2007:561, p.1	04/07/2008	High school students from 25 different schools participated in the Physics Olympics April 1.
39	UNI dedicates newly renovated Begeman Hall Northern Iowan 104:12, p.1	10/05/2007	Renovation of former Physics Building completed to be named for first Physics department head, Louis Begeman; photo.
40	UNI Department of Physics dedicates newly renovated Begeman Hall Public Relations News Release 2007:172, p.1	09/24/2007	Biological profile of Louis Begeman.
41	Results announced for Regional Physics Olympics held in UNI-Dome Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/07/2007	Earlier this spring, the Department of Physics hosted the UNI/Area Education Agency 267 Physics Olympics.
42	Physics Olympics to take place in UNI-Dome April 3 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/26/2007	Approximately 200 high school students from area schools will be participating in the Physics Olympics.
43	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/13/2006	Physics students will be presenting their research Wednesday, November 15.
44	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/06/2006	Three physics students will be presenting their research Wednesday, November 8.
45	Robots battle it out sumo-style Competion can be viewed live over the Internet Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/25/2006	Student built mini robots will compete in a sumo-style competion; list of students provided.
46	UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics winners advance to state competition Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/20/2006	List of winners in the Physics Olympics held on the UNI campus.
47	Physics Olympics to take place in UNI-Dome April 4 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/28/2006	Department of Physics will host the Regional Physics Olympics in the UNI-Dome.
48	New UNI graduate degree blends science with other disciplines Professional Science Master's program starts this fall Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	03/15/2006	New Master's degree will combine science with careers in fields such as banking, and insurance.
49	UNI/AEA 267 Regional Physics Olympics postponed Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/15/2006	Physics Olympics will be postponed until April 4.
50	Thursday, Feb. 16 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/13/2006	Physics Olympics will take place; African-American architect Mitchell Spuire will give lecture.
51	Physics Olympics to take place in UNI-Dome Feb. 16 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/08/2006	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	05/27/2005	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	04/05/2005	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	03/16/2005	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	02/22/2005	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	09/01/2004	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	05/21/2004	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	03/24/2004	List of school-team and individual winners.
59	UNI receives grant for graduate program Northern Iowan 100:41, p.1	03/02/2004	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	02/17/2004	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	02/09/2004	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	09/17/2003	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	03/12/2003	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	02/27/2003	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 Northern Iowan 98:39, p.13	02/26/2002	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	02/20/2002	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	03/07/2001	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	02/21/2001	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	08/12/1999	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	03/30/1999	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 Northern Iowan 95:42, p.6	03/05/1999	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	03/03/1999	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	02/26/1999	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	02/26/1998	High school students participate in Physics Olympics Challenge.
75	Profile: Unruh Campus News Network 8:12, p.3	02/09/1998	Profile of Professor of Physics Roy Unruh; photo.
76	Building a better mousetrap car Public Relations News Release 1996:281, p.1	02/20/1997	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	02/19/1997	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	02/26/1996	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	10/04/1995	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	02/23/1995	UNI to host high school junior and senior high students during Physics Olympics.
81	Profile: Dale Olson Campus News Network 5:11, p.3	02/13/1995	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	07/07/1994	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	02/24/1994	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	09/08/1992	Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
85	New heads, directors lead programs at UNI Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.3	09/01/1992	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 Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4	09/01/1992	Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
87	UNI benefits from hologram program; holography was invented by Sir Isaac Newton 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 Northern Iowan 88:20, p.1	11/08/1991	Department of Physics sends condolences.
89	College of Natural Sciences selects new dean Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.6	03/01/1991	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	05/01/1990	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 Northern Iowan 85:40, p.7	02/24/1989	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	03/14/1988	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 Northern Iowan 84:44, p.1	03/08/1988	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	04/10/1987	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	04/10/1987	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	04/08/1987	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	03/26/1987	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 Northern Iowan 82:34, p.1	02/11/1986	Administrators tell how the reversion will hurt their departments.