Physics Day

Well today my lovely people Drexel hosted another event called the "Annual Physics Open House & Kaczmarczik Lecture". I was basically an escort for all the students and teachers that decided to show up for physics day (and believe me there were a lot). This event wasn't only for students interested in Drexel, this was for students that were just interested in physics. There were a bunch of people, it was chaotic!! I didn't know so many people were actually interested in physics (and a few were here for chemistry).

So while I was walking everyone to their different sessions, I was actually learning something also. The first presentation was about sickle cell anemia. A professor here at Drexel studies sickle cell and how they can tell if a person has it. They told us how it formed and even if they can find a cure. The second session showed outer space. It was a 3D projection and it felt like we were flying through the stars. We saw galaxies and even named a few. That was pretty interesting because we got to see what happened when planets collide and form new planets.

The third session was about super low temperatures. The presenter (Dr. Ramos) froze a flower with Nitrogen. The flower was so cold, when you touched it, it shattered like glass. He also showed how science can make magnets repel each other. He showed this by making a magnet float in mid-air! He explained that this would work with something as heavy as a sumo-wrestler because the magnets opposition was so strong. The last session was about molecular brushes. I wasn't too clear about what they do because we were short on time but few people study this topic. However, the professer (Dr. Penn) explained that these brushes can be used to keep joints (like knees and elbows) from touching each other, which ultimately can lead to the cure for arthritis. It was pretty interesting.

Now I know most people think physics is repulsive and pointless. I actually thought that going into this physics presentation, but I actually did learn some cool facts while I was showing high school students around. So, if you've applied already or have gotten accepted already, definitely look out for all those cool flyers Drexel sends you. Don't toss them in the trash, actually look at them. You should even try and go to something that you think might be boring, you could learn something new. College is about trying new things, but you don't have to wait until you get to college to go out and explore. Try it now!! You'll probably see me around in my bright yellow t-shirt!! Don't be afraid to ask me anything!!

Shanowya (Greatness Personified)