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Creating music with physics
Science and math can be used to create music, and Richard Hills, a former professor at Weber State University, is attempting to do so. “I’m working on a research project, trying to modify overtone frequencies of the marimba,” Hills said after giving a presentation Wednesday to Weber State University’s physics department. By utilizing his knowledge [...]
Weber State University students can apply to have their work published in the university’s undergraduate research journal, Ergo, but the deadline is quickly approaching. All submissions must be made by Dec. 14. “Ergo is one of only a few undergraduate research journals that I’ve ever heard of,” said Tyler Barnum, advancement specialist at WSU’s Office [...]
Continue reading …A new scholarship opportunity is available to Weber State University students. This opportunity will allow for one student to participate in the Round River Conservation Studies’ Taku Watershed Program student summer research trip in Atlin, British Columbia. Students from any major are eligible to apply. According to its website, Round River is “concerned with the [...]
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At the Physics Open House held at Weber State University, students said they expected to see everything from soap bubbles filled with natural gas being lit on fire to a professor sandwiched between two beds of nails. However, one of the most notable outcomes of the event on Oct. 14 was made evident when children [...]
Continue reading …What do a 2,000-year-old Greek mechanical device called Antikythera and today’s computers have in common? Logic. David Ferro, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at Weber State University believes it is simply logic that links these two devices. Ferro gave a seminar Wednesday as part of the Greek Festival going on at [...]
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