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SIMRAN LEHAL

News Eniror

The Math and Physics Society not only has MACE
to call their own, but has also just successfully coordin-
ated the biannual Math and Physics Symposium for all
students on campus.

Talks ranged from proper origami folding to group
theory to improving board quality in the forest industry
with presenters from Alberta, Kamloops, and UNBC.

Dr. Matt Reid showcased how terahertz technology
can be used to see-through objects and vaporize water
without the heavy radiation of x-rays or the low resolu-
tion of microwaves. Potential applications include use
in security screening, military devices, and wood prod-
uct control.

Dr. Jennifer Hyndman articulated the science behind

Hs! Friesen (right) standing with Dr. Kevin Keen (left) who
made a presentation on asymptotic distributions for the

symposium.
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origami folding, using simple principles of geometry to
demonstrate how paper-flaps can be used to create lar-
ger and larger shapes of highly-folded paper.

The well-attended talks were non-math/physics-ma-
jor-friendly. Estimations averaged 20 attendees per
discussion, with approximately 40% being non-math/
physics major students.

Hal Friesen, the current president of the Math and
Physics Society, feels “the symposium always brings
together Society members, in part because of the work
put into the event, and also brings out people who are
just interested.”

The Math & Physics Society aio puts on other dis-
cussions and social events throughout the year. Inter-
ested students wanting to be part can contact Friesen in
MACE on the 2nd floor Teaching & Learning Building
or at halfriesen@gmail.com.

Dr. Rob Fry from Thompson Riv-
er University holds a door prize
he won at the symposium dinner

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Math and Physics students up to their usual shenanigans during the symposium dinner.

PHOTO TAKEN BY Haakon SULLIV

Dr. Bob Fedosejevs from the University of Alberta
finishing up his presentation on laser technology

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Jennifer Hyndman showing off her origami after her presenta~__

tion of its geometric properties.
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