physics
Furman recognized for number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in physics
You don’t need to understand the dry friction equation to figure out why you don’t know many physics majors: There just aren’t very many to know. According to American Institute of Physics’ calculations, 7,526 people...
Continue ReadingA ‘supermoon’ is coming to a sky near you this weekend
Late this Sunday evening and into early Monday, the U.S. and much of the world will get to see a moon much bigger and brighter than usual before it is engulfed by a total lunar...
Continue ReadingMaking the spring term Dean’s List
Among the more prestigious honors that Furman students can earn during their time at the university is being named to the Dean's List. Those making the grade for the 2015 spring term represent 40 states, the District...
Continue ReadingUniversity welcomes newest members of Phi Beta Kappa
Forty-nine Furman students have been elected to the school’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic society. The newest members were inducted during a special initiation ceremony and dinner on...
Continue ReadingFUEL Furman brings student-driven projects to life
The average college student is full of “what ifs” and “I wish.” Part of the journey of exploration and self- discovery is fraught with these kinds of ultimate questions. While the world is full of...
Continue ReadingFurman Drone Team wins again
Furman’s drone team was recently selected by Business Black Box as a winner of its 2015 Innovation Award, one of seven awards made through the annual Business Black Box Awards. The Innovation Award is given...
Continue ReadingCharles Townes ’35, beloved scientist, teacher and Nobel Prize winner, dies at 99
Charles Townes, a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Greenville native and a 1935 graduate of Furman University, died today. He was 99. Arguably Greenville’s most illustrious citizen, Dr. Townes received the 1964 Nobel Prize in physics...
Continue ReadingFurman’s drone wins top prize in national competition
A Furman team led by physics professor John Conrad won first place in the Drone Prize 2014 competition which was held Aug. 22-24 in Oregon. Carried out by three finalists, the competition consisted of five parts—an...
Continue ReadingTracking Lights
There were some nerves for Furman physics professor John Conrad and his students when they sent their DJI Phantom 2 drone into the air for the first time—and that was on a sunny day over...
Continue ReadingFurman Board of Trustees meets Saturday
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and heard that six new members will join the board this summer. The trustees also granted emeritus status...
Continue ReadingTracking lights
Residents of New Washington Heights and Poe Mill, just off Poinsett Highway, want to see more positive change in their neighborhood. One of their first priorities is new streetlights to discourage crime. With the help...
Continue ReadingAn astronomical achievement
Furman mathematics professor Liz Bouzarth is aware of multiple people who have applied for a National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship. She’s known exactly one to actually receive the prestigious award—Furman senior Kristina Pardo. “Peers...
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