Suggested Citation: "5. Physics Education." National Research Council. 2001. Physics in a New Era: An Overview. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/10118. Modern society ...

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SUNY Cortland hosts two important events that highlight student research. The Undergraduate/Alumni Science Symposium is held in the fall and brings together students, faculty, and successful alumni ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...