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.
NASA Space Exploration Educators Conference
The Space Exploration Educators Conference is an amazing opportunity for educators to expand their knowledge of space science curriculum through teacher workshops, keynotes with NASA experts and astronauts, tours of NASA facilities, and networking with other educators.
Black Families Technology Awareness Day 2024
This was the 3rd year I’ve taught an Art Technically Astrobotany workshop at BFTAD. Students in the astrobotany workshop learned about plant, food, and space science and toured the plant lab and smart conference room at RPI’s Center for Lighting Enabled Systems and Applications (LESA)
American University Magazine Feature
Every year, I have a lab coat that I let all of my students sign. This year, I happened to also be Miss United States and brought it with me during my travels across the U.S. as I was promoting STEM education.