Physics in and Through Cosmology Annual Report 2019

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Annual Report 2019

July 3, 2019                                                                 

Mentor: Tony Spadafora

Workshop Coordinator: Laurie Kerrigan

Co- Organizer: Ken Cecire (QuarkNet)

The LBNL Physics Division hosted its thirteenth “Physics in and Through Cosmology” workshop for QuarkNet Leadership teachers and high school students. The five-day workshop from June 24 to June 28, 2019 was held at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Twelve physics teachers participated. Six of the teachers have been active members of QuarkNet for five or more years. Three new teachers joined the group this year and three from previous years returned.  There was one retired teacher also, who has been active in QuarkNet throughout his career.  38 students participated. The teachers & students represented public and private high schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.