Astronomy, a great hobby.

If you are interested in astronomy you should check out a few really good websites to help you in your hobby. apod.nasa.gov is a great website that has a different astronomy picture everyday. It also has a great explanation and is very helpful if you have any basic questions. spaceweather.com is another great website that has a huge amount of information to help you in your sky watching, including telling you when the next meteor showers, northern lights, and other space related phenomena are going to happen. Check out these websites and keep looking up at the sky to enjoy the great views the Earth has to offer.

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Technology in Our Homes: Physics in Our Lives

Did you know there is 60 year old technology in your DVD player? The laser used to read information off the disk, was discovered/invented in 1960. It was theorized by Max Planck and Albert Einstein. Lasers have revolutionized our world and improved our lives. They were discovered and perfected by physicists. Physicists are people who study physics and use their knowledge in a large variety of ways. If you are interested in studying physics contact your advisor for more information.

Welcome Back!!

Welcome Back to School! We are excited to have you back. Here are a couple of sites and tips to help you during this next school year.

If you are having trouble with your math homework, why not try a math tutor? Tutors are available at all the schools, contact your advisors for more information. If you need a little more help you can go to http://www.worldwidewhiteboard.com/dashboard/UVU/Math/student/index.html

Keep up with our new Emails, and Stay posted by following up with your advisor every week.

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50 Years in Space!

Today marks the 50th anniversary of mankind being in space. 50 Years ago today, Yuri Gagarin was the first man to go into space. He spent 108 minutes in space. Yuri Gagarin reached his goals and you can too. With Upward Bound and the tools you learn, you can also achieve your goals and reach your true potential. Keep working hard and reaching for your dreams!

Happy Pi Day

Happy Pi Day everyone. March 14th is Pi day, celebrating one of the most interesting numbers in the universe. Pi is a very interesting number! To find out more check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi

7 Out of 10 Top Jobs for 2011

Check out this article about the 10 best jobs in 2010. The top three are Exclusively Math based and all jobs have an average income of greater than $60,000!

Here is the link: http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/10-best-jobs-2010

Becoming the Next Einstein

Did you know that Einstein is synonymous with genius? Albert Einstein completely changed the view of the universe during his time. He developed the General Theory of Relativity, which explains what happens to time and space as you accelerate. He also helped form quantum theory. Albert Einstein did many great things in physics, but you can as well. Everyone has the potential to help like Einstein. What is required is time, effort, and persistence. Working toward a four degree is one step towards becoming like Einstein and changing the view of everyone. Keep working Hard!