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Did You Know...?
Faculty in the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy are involved in a variety of projects, some of which include:
- Emmy Award winning modeling of golf ball paths by Ray Penner (see above)
- Lights for Education and Development: Ray Penner uses LED lighting and solar power to bring affordable lighting to schools in Malawi, Africa
Further Information
For further information please contact the department Chair:
Dr. Brian Dick
Department of Physics, Engineering & Astronomy,
Vancouver Island University,
900 - Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 Canada
Telephone: 250-753-3245 (local 2435)
Fax: 250-740-6482
Email: Brian.Dick@viu.ca