Physics and Astronomy Program
项目简介
Physics was revolutionized in the early 1900s by two groundbreaking advances: relativity, which changed our perceptions of space-time and gravitation, and quantum mechanics, which fundamentally altered the very nature of our questions about the universe. Together, these two pillars of modern science enable us to understand a wide breadth of phenomena, ranging from the tiny nucleus of an atom to the evolution of the universe itself. They have collectively inspired a massive range of technologies - from transistors that powered the computer revolution to GPS satellites that have transformed the way we move worldwide. In the Quantum Physics Program, students will examine the scientific basis behind quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, the Big Bang theory, and the theory of black holes. This program will also discuss select current open problems in theoretical physics.
The Eureka Physics and Astronomy Program also incorporates Aerospace Engineering as an area of study. As a spacecraft enters an atmosphere at hypersonic speeds, a bow shock forms in front of the vehicle, making the atmospheric entry one of the most high-risk phases of a NASA planetary mission. A thermal protection system (TPS) is required to protect the vehicle payload, and the integrity of TPS design is critical to space exploration. The workshop will cover spacecraft design evolution, TPS materials, and physical laws governing the ablation process to provide cooling to the spacecraft. Students will learn how NASA engineers design and test heat shields to minimize the mass and maximize safety.
Eureka Alumni from this program have received admission offers to Princeton University, Yale University, Cornell University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Southern California. These students have continued to pursue majors in Physics, Astrophysics, Molecular Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
We take pride in the active participation of our program alumni in their local communities. Some of our students have established non-profit organizations to support their neighborhoods. Notably, two siblings who attended our program started a non-profit organization aimed at promoting cultural awareness for children in their community. They accomplished this by donating a diverse range of cultural children's books to local libraries. Another student volunteered his free time during the COVID-19 pandemic to collect and donate face masks to his community. Additionally, several workshop attendees have secured hospital internships while still in high school.
Graduates of this program have achieved recognition through prestigious awards for high school students. Among the organizations that have honored our students are the Society for Science - Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the National Merit Scholarship Program, the Massachusetts Regional Science Fair, and the US Physics Olympiad. The Eureka Program is proud of our student's achievements and wishes them success on their future academic endeavors.
The below sections will provide more insight into the students that have attended this program and share their experiences and successes.
研究主题案例
Rotation Curve of the Milky Way in 21cm
Student Z.* collaborated with a John Hopkins University professor of physics to prove the existence of dark matter in the Milky Way by analyzing its rotation curve using data collected from 21cm radio waves. Results were compared to existing models but none could explain the data, so the isothermal sphere model was added to calculate the velocity of dark matter, which produced a better fit to the data. Dark matter is an invisible type of matter that is believed to exist in galaxies, and this study provides further evidence for its existence in the Milky Way. Student Z. is currently studying physics at the University o Chicago.
大学录取结果
Attended Eureka
2019
High School Name
Williston Northampton School
Admission Offer Received
• Princeton University
Eureka Research Title
Analysis Of Dispersion And Scintillation Of Pulsar J0332+5434
Attended Eureka
2019
High School Name
Choate Rosemary Hall
Admission Offer Received
• Amherst College
• Rice University
Eureka Research Title
Observe Star Movement Using Dyson Bubble Simulation
Attended Eureka
2020 Summer
High School Name
St. Paul's School
Admission Offer Received
• (REA) Yale University
Eureka Research Title
Discovering The Higgs Boson With Four-Lepton Decays
Attended Eureka
2019
High School Name
Shanghai No.2 High School East China Normal University
Admission Offer Received
• University of Chicago
Eureka Research Title
Pulsar In Radio Waves
Attended Eureka
2021 Summer
High School Name
Princeton International School Of Mathematics And Science
Admission Offer Received
• University of Cambridge
• University of California - Irvine (UCI)
Eureka Research Title
Bohr Versus Everett: Who Will Be The Winner?
Attended Eureka
2019
High School Name
United World College Changshu China
Admission Offer Received
• Cornell University
Eureka Research Title
Determination Of Magnitudes With Rgb Readings
Attended Eureka
2020 Summer
High School Name
Berkshire School
Admission Offer Received
• University of Southern California
Eureka Research Title
Physics And Science Behind Ligo
Attended Eureka
2020 Summer
High School Name
Mounds Park Academy
Admission Offer Received
• University of California - Davis (UCD)
• University of California - San Diego (UCSD)
Eureka Research Title
Imaging Exoplanets Through Gravitational Lensing.
Attended Eureka
2020
High School Name
International Department, The Affiliated High School Of Scnu
Admission Offer Received
• (ED) University of Rochester
• Rensselaer Polytechnic
• University of Pittsburgh
Eureka Research Title
Gravitational Waves: Sources And Their Detection
学生经历
Eureka Research: Comparative Overview: SpaceX and NASA's Spacecraft Thermal Protection System
社区活动
The USAAAO (United States of America Astronomy and Astrophysics Organization) National Astronomy Competition is a nationwide astronomy competition for high school students in the United States. Top-performing students are invited to participate in the Astronomy Olympiad Program, which includes a training camp and the opportunity to represent the United States at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. A Eureka alumni from the Physics Program participated in this event.
The ASDAN Physics Bowl is a physics competition organized by ASDAN China, a non-profit education organization that provides educational programs and qualifications to young people. The Physics Bowl is open to high school students from all over China, and it aims to promote the study of physics, encourage critical thinking, and foster a spirit of scientific inquiry. The competition consists of written tests and experimental projects, and it covers a wide range of physics topics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Eurreka alumni received an Honorable Mention in the 2020 Physics Bowl.
荣誉和奖励
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest international pre-college science competition for high school students and provides a platform for high school students from around the world to showcase their original research. A former Eureka participant won first place in 2022 with a project demonstrating how plants can generate electricity.
The US Physics Olympiad Contest is a competition for high school students sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the American Institute of Physics (AIP). The contest aims to promote excellence in physics education and identify and reward the top physics students in the United States. The top-performing students in the contest are selected to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad, where they compete against students from around the world. A Eureka Physics and Astronomy Program alumni finished in the Top Ten ranks in the 2019 Physics Bowl.
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Disclaimers
* Some students names are hidden from this page for privacy purposes
* All college results rankings are based on the 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
