Main goals of the 293 class

Fall 2026 Lectures

August 18	What you will be learning in Physics 293 (PDF version)
August 20	Distinguishing types of magnetism (PDF version)
August 25	Our magnetic discovery
August 27	Discussing potential project ideas (PDF version)
September 1	More on MRAM project and MOKE versus VSM
September 3	How to find trustworthy papers and a little about AI (Worksheet)
September 8	Brainstorming how to narrow down your literature search and how to skim a paper
September 10	Lab notebook best practices (PDF version)
September 15	VSM hands-on demo and quick guide
September 22	Peer feedback and group brainstorming
September 24	Speed dating your project ideas to help you brainstorm
September 29	Group brainstorming of projects
October 1	Characterizing/assessing the quality of materials
October 6	Example experimental plans, group brainstorming, and beginning of graphing
October 8	Some visual considerations to good graphs (graphing rubric)
October 13	Ways you might need to correct your data (PDF version)
October 15	Introduction to making graphs with focus on Excel (open me for practice, completed)
October 20	Practicing correcting M vs H loops and what to look at for story building
October 22	Building your story (with examples)
October 27	Mostly had group planning sessions but started discussion on giving talks
October 29	How to make and give a good talk (ok example: Holcomb's 2009 WVU job talk)
Planned Schedule

Select Fall 2025 Lectures