SESSION IV: THE 12TH ANNUAL NEW MILLENNIUM CONFERENCE PROGRAM THE PHYSICS OF SOUND II Presentation 1: 4:20 – 4:32 PM The Radio Movement Hosted by: Author: Christal Jerez Presentation 2: 4:32 – 4:44 PM Good Vibrations: Physics & The Theremin SESSION V: The Physics for the New Millennium Class Author: Drew K. Sher FROM ENERGY TO ELECTRODYNAMICS Presentation 1: 5:10 – 5:22 PM Development in the Homebuilding Industry Author: Henry Bian Presentation 2: 5:22 – 5:34 PM Random Walk Theory: From Financial Markets to Electrodynamics Presentation 3: 4:44 – 4:56 PM Author: John McHugh Unplugged: The Physics of an Acoustic Guitar Presentation 3: 5:34 – 5:46 PM Author: James Reber Ocean Powerhouse Presentation 4: 4:56 – 5:08 PM Author: Ethan H. Baybutt The Physics of the Violin Presentation 4: 5:46 – 5:58 PM Author: Alison Martin Potential Dangers of Taser Gun Physics April 27, 2012 1:30 – 6:00 PM Sports Center Annex Room 157 Conference Coordinator: Author: David Varillas Dr. Teresa L. Larkin CONCLUDING REMARKS: 5:58 – 6:00 PM Conference Coordinator: Teresa L. Larkin The 12th Annual New Millennium Conference will feature presentations by a number of speakers on cutting edge topics in physics. The conference will consist of six sessions: I. II. III. IV. V. CONFERENCE WELCOME THE PHYSICS OF SOUND I: FROM THE VERY SMALL TO THE VERY LARGE A POTPOURRI OF PHYSICS THE PHYSICS OF SOUND II: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND MORE FROM ENERGY TO ELECTRODYNAMICS Invited Presentation: 1:35 – 1:45 PM Presentation 5: 2:38 – 2:50 PM The Importance of Physics in the New Millennium The Whispering Gallery: Statuary Hall Unveiled Speaker: Nathan Harshman Author: Xholina Nano SESSION III: A POTPOURRI OF PHYSICS Presentation 1: 2:52 – 3:04 PM Combustible Physics In addition to presentations that utilize various aspects of physics, several of the featured speakers will share the historical underpinnings related to their specific topics. Speakers will also provide a look at what the future of the technology may be as we move forward in this new millennium. Read on for a detailed view of the conference program! Author: Lee S. Kaufman-Berson Presentation 2: 3:04 – 3:16 PM SESSION II: THE PHYSICS OF SOUND I The Physics of Photographs: An Analysis of Light and Color in Print Photography Author: Katie Martell Presentation 1: 1:50 – 2:02 PM Restoring the Sense of Hearing: The Physics of the Cochlear Implant and its Effect on the Deaf Community Author: Victoria Vogel Presentation 2: 2:02 – 2:14 PM Check One, Two: The Physics of the Microphone SESSION I: CONFERENCE WELCOME: 1:30 – 1:35 PM Conference Coordinator: Teresa L. Larkin Author: Lee A. Kathenes Presentation 3: 2:14 – 2:26 PM Project Studio: Sound Absorption, Isolation, and Noise Reduction Author: Samuel J. Kubert Presentation 4: 2:26 – 2:38 PM The Sound of Grandeur: Spanish Colonial Architecture Author: Walter Tyrna Presentation 3: 3:16 – 3:28 PM The Benefits of Using Lasers in Medical Procedures Author: Alec S. Kossoff Presentation 4: 3:28 –3:40 PM Powering the Future Author: Corey L. Herrmann