Running—and Dunking—for Physics
Director of SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma, Brad Conrad, is successfully dunked by a participant. Photo courtesy of the SPS office.
In the event finale, runners were selected by raffle to try their luck at dunking a target. The first victim? SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma director Brad Conrad! After Dr. Conrad, UMD physics department chair Steve Rolston took the hot seat. Another set of contenders tried their luck, and in the end, Dr. Rolston, too, experienced the icy cold water, thanks to a well-placed beanbag thrown by an undergraduate student from his own lab. We’re certain that made their next research meeting interesting!
Overall, the run was a tremendous success. Students, faculty, and members of the community interacted with physics in an unorthodox and engaging way while celebrating 100 years of Sigma Pi Sigma. On top of that, the money we raised helped us pay registration and accommodation costs for chapter members who attended the Physics Congress, where they connected with other students from all over the country. This event was such a success that we’re hoping to host another run this upcoming spring—our physics professors better invest in some rain gear!
