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Trinity Basin Preparatory students get front row seats to the Physics Circus

Originally Posted: December 17, 2015 Dedman College welcomed over 100 Trinity Basin Preparatory students to the SMU campus this morning. The students were treated to a special show put on by our very own Department of Physics. See below for some video highlights of the Physics Circus. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzxeB_GMVvD-x2C0oGBOvQiReg1U71qD[/youtube] *A special thanks goes to Hannah Moore and her students for […]

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Save the Date: 2016 Career Fair, Feb. 18 from 4-7 p.m.

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Meet Dedman College Faculty during Family Weekend

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 2:00PM 3:00PM DALLAS HALL 1ST FLOOR ATRIUM Dedman College, the heart of SMU houses the vital disciplines the underlie great accomplishment. Denman College offers 85 exciting majors and minors in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Their award winning faculty will be available to discuss their teaching and research interests. READ […]

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Event: Scientific Research and Public Responses: A Faculty Panel Discussion

Date: November 5th Time: 5:00 p.m. Reception, 5:30 p.m. Panel Location: McCord Auditorium, Dallas Hall Why have we moved from, “I don’t fully understand the science, but I trust the scientists.” to, “I don’t fully understand the science and I don’t trust the scientists to be honest about it.”? Join us for a panel discussion with […]

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Robert Kehoe, Physics, New precise particle measurement improves subatomic tool for probing mysteries of universe

Phys.org Originally Posted: September 29, 2015 Physicists at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, have achieved a new precise measurement of a key subatomic particle, opening the door to better understanding some of the deepest mysteries of our universe. The researchers calculated the new measurement for a critical characteristic—mass—of the top quark. Quarks make up the protons […]

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DeChambeau Uses Physics and Irons for Rare Dual Titles

New York Times (AP) Posted: September 10, 2015 Bryson DeChambeau is a physics major with a unique approach to golf, and a set of irons all cut to the same length. There is also the Ben Hogan-style cap the SMU senior wears when he plays, and the rare distinction that added him to a group […]

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Get to Know U.S. Amateur Champ Bryson DeChambeau: He Majors in Physics at SMU and Applies His Studies to his Golf Game

Golf.com Originally Posted: August 24, 2015 4 things you need to know about Bryson DeChambeau Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Amateur in stunning fashion. Here are four things you should know about the talented youngster.   1. Bryson DeChambeau is just the fifth player to win both the U.S. Amateur and the NCAA individual title in […]

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Dedman College undergraduate student and champion golfer Bryson DeChambeau feels no pressure to turn pro, wants to complete Physics degree

Dallas Morning News Originally Posted: August 26, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK — Education has been crucial in getting SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau to where he is today, so he was adamant Wednesday that he will eventually get his degree. When that might happen, however, is a bit of a question after the 21-year-old senior became only […]

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Congrats to senior Bryson DeChambeau as he advanced to the U.S. Amateur final

New York Times Originally Posted: August 22, 2015 OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — SMU senior Bryson DeChambeau advanced to the U.S. Amateur final, putting him a victory away from becoming the fifth player to win the tournament and NCAA individual title in the same year. DeChambeau, from Clovis, California, beat Southern California sophomore Sean Crocker 4 […]

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Video: A closer look at Bryson DeChambeau’s US Amateur win

The Rise Originally Posted: August 25, 2015 [youtube]https://youtu.be/TwCFLXtPAP8?t=11m[/youtube] (Jump to minute 11)