Category Archives: Teaching

Goodbye Professor Tombrello

Posted on September 25, 2014 by dabacon

This morning I awoke to the horrible news that Caltech Physics Professor Tom Tombrello had passed away. Professor Tombrello was my undergraduate advisor, my research advisor, a mentor, and, most importantly a friend. His impact on me, from my career … Continue reading →

Posted in Caltech, Self: Meet Center. Center: Meet Self., Teaching | 5 Comments

I have a friend in Minsk…

Posted on August 3, 2012 by aram

Unlike the usual university plagiarism policy which is typically something bland copied from another university, the University of Bergen has explained the problem, and consequences, of plagiarism with Hollywood-level production values. (Be sure to click on “CC” for the English … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Funny Ha Ha, Teaching | 4 Comments

Why the laity hope Einstein was wrong.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by chb

Although reputable news sources pointed out that most scientists think some more mundane explanation will be found for the too-early arrival of CERN-generated neutrinos in Gran Sasso, recently confirmed by a second round of experiments with much briefer pulse durations … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, General, Physics, Teaching | 1 Comment