Check out the Centennial Webpage Up to date Centennial event and meeting information will be posted on the Centennial webpage from now through 1999.
"Cosmic Chords" Support of Einstein's Theory The strongest gravitational fields ever measured have been recorded by scientists using the Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) satellite.
Gala Event of the Century A black-tie optional gala event and dinner in celebration of the accomplishments of the 20th Century physics will take place Saturday evening, March 21, 1999 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta.
Isidor Rabi: Scientist and Citizen Rabi was one of the most influential leaders who brought American physics out of the shadows cast by the greatness of European physicists.
Recent Experiments on Exotic Atoms Trapped exotic particles may serve as a probe for the strong and electromagnetic forces exerted by the atomic nucleus.
In Brief Neal Lane becomes new OSTP Director;Rita Colwell confirmed as new NSF Director; Physics Today celebrated its Golden Anniversary; Online resource for Physical Sciences established.
Council Structure to be Reviewed by Newly Established Task Force Chaired by Ernest Henley (University of Washington), the task force is charged with reviewing the structure of the Council with respect to representation and overall size, and with examining the distribution of responsibilities between the Council, Executive Board, and various bylaw committees.
Springtime Demos Illustrate Basic Physics Concepts On Sunday afternoon, physicists from Ohio State University entertained attendees of the APS/AAPT Spring Meeting with demonstrations illustrating physics principles in everyday objects.
