Physics 200 18th Annual Conference
An amazing semester of physics ended on Friday at the Light, Sound, Action! 18th Annual Physics Conference.
Students in PHYS 200 presented their research from all semester on a light, sound, or electronics physics subject of their choice. The presentations were based on our conference papers. I presented research from my paper, “Surprise! It’s not Pink.” on lighting design and color mixing with gel filters. Both my paper and presentation are available on the left sidebar.
Abstract: Lighting design is deeply situated in physics and colorimetry. Yet, lighting design students are seldom taught these principles. This paper will explore the physics of light and color, specifically with a focus on Roscolux color filters and their Spectral Energy Distribution curves and CIE coordinates. It will examine the ways in which designers can effectively use key concepts from these topics for their designs. Designers that understand these physics principles will be more apt to choose gels that make their design stronger and more cohesive, and these principles could open the door for technologically innovative research on practical lighting design and color filter mixing.




Our Students are Q&A’ing with Astronauts in Space
Richmond Hill High School in Queens, NY is uplinking to the International Space Station! As part of NASA’s In Flight Educational Downlink program, students at RHHS participated in STEM and STEAM workshops (including Art Technically’s Astrobotany workshop shown here) to prepare questions for astronauts.
New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show
I went to the New York Botanical Garden’s Spring 2025 Orchid Show with my friend JoBelle!
I spoke at American University’s New Eagles Day
I was the alumni keynote speaker at American University’s New Eagles Day 2025.