By Isabelle Chiu
Staff Writer
Absolute zero is cool, but joining the Physics Club at Mira Costa is is even cooler.
Physics Club was created this year by junior co-presidents Cathy Miao and Anna O’Connor. The purpose of the club is to provide a place where those interested in physics or engineering can collaborate for various science projects.
“I got the inspiration to start the club from my dad, who is a physics professor,” Miao said. “I was intrigued from the beginning because learning the inner workings of the universe is truly inspiring.”
O’Connor and Miao started the club because of their love of the math and sciences. They are also the presidents of the Math Club and members of Science Olympiad.
“Though I absolutely love chemistry and even biology, I’ve always had a special interest in engineering and physics that I have rarely been able to put to use,” O’Connor said. “I love how math and physics are closely related and contribute to the field of engineering. Hopefully this club will be a place for others like me to finally be able to put their love of physics to use.”
Although Miao and O’Connor are currently enrolled in AP Physics, along with senior Vice President Eric Liu, any Costa student who is passionate about physics is able to join without being enrolled in a physics class. During club meetings, members explore topics dealing with physical sciences through fun activities and projects.
“We may have mini challenges for people to figure out in a short amount of time or building projects, such as building the strongest earthquake structure out of balsa wood,” Miao said.
The goal for the club this year is to compete in physics competitions, such as the annual Physics Bowl, an individual national wide multiple choice test covering high school physics topics. They also plan on having something similar to a science fair towards the end of the year.
“Ultimately, we intend for members to have fun participating in club activities, while hopefully further sparking their interest in physics and engineering,” O’Connor said.
Physics Club meets every Friday in room 237 and is sponsored by Honors Physics and AP Physics teacher Jon Lewis.
“I think learning how the mechanics from subatomic particles to the solar system work together to create a functioning world is extremely interesting and sharing this interest with others is an amazing opportunity,” Miao said.
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