The Physics Journal Club

The Physics Journal Club is an innovative and successful outreach programs organized by the University of Tulsa Department of Physics and Engineering Physics.The club meets monthly during the academic year to discuss current progress in physics.The club will begin its twelfth year this coming fall.Attendees include current and former TU students and faculty, high school students and their teachers, and interested community members.Average meeting attendance is over a hundred.Prior to the meetings, articles from current journals are designated for discussion.At the meetings, dinner is provided, students review the designated articles, physical principles drawn from the articles are demonstrated, and audience members join in a spirited, open discussion of the topics.The club has accomplished a number of goals, including fostering interest in physics, improving attendees' breadth and depth of understanding of physics and its applications, aiding in student recruiting, maintaining contact with alumni, and creating a positive image of the university within the community.