Special Events 

Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas April 2 & 3 2009

7:00 PM

 
SPS Student Social
 

Where: Thompson Student Center Game Room

When: Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM 

 

Event: A chance to meet other university and high school physics students from across the state while enjoying Food, Pool, Ping Pong, Board Games and more.

 
 
 
Planetarium Shows
 

Where: Tarleton Planetarium in the Science Building

When: Thursday Evening and Friday, April 2-3, 2009 at various times

Event: Presentations will br provided throughout the conference using Tarleton's Digistar 3 star projector. Check at the registration desk or planetarium box office for times. Planetarium Website

 

 
 
 
Star Party
 

Where: Tarleton Observatory at the Honeywell Ranch Southeast of Town

When: Friday Evening, April 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Event: Drive out the TSU observatory after the Friday banquet, see some stars, and try your hand at operating our 32" fully robotic telescope. Observatory Website

 

 
 
 
Laboratory Tours
 

Where: Tarleton Science and Engineering/Hydrology Buildings

When: Thursday Evening and Friday, April 2-3, 2009

Event: Tours of some of Tarleton's undergraduate research facilities including our ion accelerator facility, electron microscope, and hydrology laboratory will be available during the conference. Ask the registration desk to see when a tour guide will be available.

Accelerator Website

Hydrology/Environmental Engineering Website

Scanning Electron Microscope Website