Allegheny College Student Receives Research Grant & Featured In The Astrophysical Journal
Charles Gibson ’25 says he chose Allegheny College because it allowed him to pursue his unusual combination— physics and music performance.
News Tag: Physics and Astronomy
Allegheny Alumna Featured In The Meadville Tribune
Marla A. Sacks ’13 was recently featured in The Meadville Tribune to share her journey to Allegheny College. The idea of "unusual combinations" resonated with Sacks as she pursued the field of medicine through an interdisciplinary lens as a physics major and psychology minor.
Alumnus Turns His Passion For Physics and English Into A Traveling Children’s Show As Dr. Sparks
Karl J. P. Smith, Ph.D. ’11 has parlayed his passion for science and storytelling into a lifelong career by embracing his unusual combination. “A lot of people allow themselves to be placed in a box,” says Smith. “Having been trained at Allegheny College to keep in mind and understand that I can pick up anything […]
Allegheny College To Celebrate Historic Solar Eclipse at Robertson Athletic Complex
A celebration will be held at the Robertson Athletic Complex Football Stadium on April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. during the eclipse. Allegheny College community, family, friends, and guests are invited to attend. The Astronomy Club and astrophysicist Professor Jamie Lombardi will be there to answer questions and help attendees understand the phenomenon. The […]
Allegheny College Student Completes Meadville-Fismes Sister City Internship
Did you know that Fismes, France and Meadville, Pennsylvania are sister cities with a relationship that dates back to World War I and II? American soldiers were critical in freeing the town from German Occupation, particularly in the Battle of Fismes in 1918. For over a decade, the city of Fismes has welcomed Allegheny students […]
Allegheny Graduate Serves Marginalized Through Pediatric Surgery
Driven by a passion for serving the marginalized, Marla A. Sacks ’13 has traveled to the Philippines, Ghana, Zambia, and Vietnam to perform critical pediatric surgery in low-resource areas while pursuing a general surgery residency at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. “I am humbled each day to have the opportunity […]
Allegheny College Hosts Eighth Annual Hands-On Science Programming for Local Fourth Graders
For the eighth year, Allegheny College hosted “4th Graders as Scientists” for local students. The program, held over four days in February and March, encourages careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It also included purposeful conservations in mathematics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, physics, computer science, and geology. In addition, it assists in preparing […]
Senior Student-Athletes Reflect on Experiences and Self-Growth — on and off the Basketball Court
As they prepare to graduate, Allegheny College seniors and varsity basketball teammates Josh Ratesic and Jordan Greynolds look back on the experiences — in the classroom and on the court — that helped them to grow as leaders. A four-year letter winner for the Gators, Ratesic is most proud of overcoming the adversity of playing […]
Alumnus Soars in Career as Senior SpaceX Manager
SpaceX senior manager Vincent Werner ’06 understands that physics is the basis of everything — foundational knowledge he cultivated at Allegheny College. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Werner earned a master’s degree from Purdue University in aerospace engineering. Since 2008, Werner’s career has advanced alongside the rocket startup SpaceX. “Allegheny provided me with strong technical […]
Allegheny Senior Has His Sights Set on the Planets and Beyond
Ever since his childhood growing up near Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, James Scarborough has had a keen interest in the nighttime sky and often considers what it would be like to explore those shiny points of light that he gazes at in wonder. Scarborough brought his love of the stars to Allegheny College, where he is […]
