Physics and Astronomy Congress
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2016 Physics and Astronomy Congress Unifying Fields: Science Driving Innovation

Silicon Valley, CA

About the 2016 Congress

The 2016 Physics and Astronomy Congress brought together nearly 1200 participants to explore the theme Unifying Fields: Science Driving Innovation, in the Silicon Valley, CA area. Attendees spent a packed weekend making new connections, interacting with scientists and distinguished speakers, debating common concerns for the physics community and society, and visiting iconic scientific venues.

Congress Highlights from SPS Chapter Reporters

This compilation of articles by SPS Chapter Reporters captures the full depth and breadth of the 2016 Congress.

Art Awards

The Optical Society of America Foundation (OSAF) generously funded the OSA Art Awards recognizing student achievement in the art contest. Artwork was judged on artistic merit, originality, category-specific attributes, accompanying abstract, and adherence to submission guidance.

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Zone 15 and Zone 11 Associate Zone Councilors Bryant Ward and Lisa McDonald at PhysCon 2016.

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Students gather near the welcome sign at SLAC

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Students toured Students tour SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at PhysCon 2016

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Networking time!

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Honorary Congress Chair, Dame Jocelyn Bell-Burnell, opened PhysCon 2016 with “Cosmic Fireworks - Finding Transient Events in the Universe.”

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hysCon 2016 Planning Committee Co-chairs Bill DeGraffenried and Steve Feller

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SPS student leaders at the 2016 Congress

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AIP CEO Robert G.W. Brown

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Zone 14 Associate Zone Councilor, Rosa Wallace discusses her research.

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PhysCon 2016 poster presentation by Nyles Fleming of Morehouse College

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PhysCon Art Contest

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Sigma Pi Sigma president, Willie S. Rockward introduced many of the speakers at PhysCon 2016.

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Students toured Students tour SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at PhysCon 2016

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Jim Gates speaks with students at the 2016 Congress

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Plenary speaker Eric cornell with students

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Plenary speaker Persis Drell will students

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Workshop IIc: Taking Your Chapter to the Next Level

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Workshop I: Unifying Fields–Science Driving Technology

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Workshop IV: Put Physcon in Action at Home

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