Inspiring Physics Enthusiasm: Ideas for Our Small Physics Club

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The discussion revolves around strategies to increase interest in a small physics program at a state school, particularly through engaging activities for community college and high school students. Suggestions include inviting professors for talks, organizing problem sets, and leveraging the club adviser for ideas. Activities like building catapults or collaborating with local clubs on projects such as homemade radio telescopes are recommended to foster excitement. Additionally, establishing study sessions or tutoring can help attract new members, as many students seek assistance in physics. The importance of connecting with the Society of Physics Students (SPS) for resources and support is also highlighted.
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I go to a state school with a small physics program we are in a little trouble due to low physics students enrollment. That is just a little back story I find myself in the position of the president of the physics club. Not a huge accomplishment there are only three of us. I was hoping a few people here might have some advice for activities or events we could do with community college/high school students to drum up some excitement for physics. Maybe interest them in joining us in a 4 year program ? . Maybe, just something we could do for fun?
Thanks!
 
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Have someone speak about something (maybe invite some professor over for a talk).

Do some problem sets.
 
Leverage your Club Adviser for some ideas. Most clubs have an adviser that is also a professor. They may have some ideas.

Also are you registered with SPS? http://www.spsnational.org/ They would probably have some ideas or support documents.
 
Rockets, everyone loves rockets, or work with a school to build a home made radio telescope and do a scan or three? The local HAM club could possibly be interested too (and provide stuff).
 
open a physics study session/tutor => more club members.

everybody needs help with physics ;)
 
The physics club at my school doesn't do much but sit around and eat sandwiches but sometimes they have events like catapult building. Basically, divide a bunch of people up into teams, give them some popsicle sticks, string, and glue to build a catapult with. The team that can launch an object the farthest wins a lame prize.
 
harvellt said:
I go to a state school with a small physics program we are in a little trouble due to low physics students enrollment. That is just a little back story I find myself in the position of the president of the physics club. Not a huge accomplishment there are only three of us. I was hoping a few people here might have some advice for activities or events we could do with community college/high school students to drum up some excitement for physics. Maybe interest them in joining us in a 4 year program ? . Maybe, just something we could do for fun?
Thanks!

You may wish to check this existing thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=323897

Zz.
 

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