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this initiative were displayed at the Physics Undercroft. Mr. Karlus Redway, Astrophysicist facilitated a brief interview to share further insights on the discipline. The different social media platforms were also updated for viewing. • Ms. Candice Charlton gave a presentation on weather and climate change at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf, Papine, Saint Andrew on October 24, 2022. Ms. T. Taylor, Grade 8 Science teacher, requested a presentation for her students who were currently covering topics related to weather and climate change. The presentation was well received and students craved future visits for other topics. • Mr. Jovante Anderson, Guild Committee Physics Representative arranged an International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) tour for the twenty-five Physics students on November 29, 2022. Professor Charles Grant, ICENS Director General and his team facilitated the tour. • Mr Sanchez Palmer (PhD Student/Assistant Lecturer-Medical Physics Pro- gramme) facilitated a tour of the Radiotherapy Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital on March 23, 2023 to twelve Undergraduate Medical Physics students. Mr. Palmer guided the tour by ensuring that all logistics were adhered to and aimed specifically to expose students to the reality of their aspiring field by incorporating the applications of physics, in radiation. The students overall review was that tour was incredible and they were quite impressed by the use of all physics concepts. • The Department of Physics was represented by members of staff, Undergrad- uate Student volunteers and the Outreach Team at the Faculty of Science and Technology’s Science Festival 2023 on Friday, March 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023. Students were engaged in a wide range of activities such as Live Demonstrations, Interactive Displays, Meeting Local Scientist, A micro-talk of Science as well as games, entertainment and surprises and much more. • The Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, UWI Mona in collaboration with the Astronomical Association of Jamaica hosted a ‘Night with the Stars’ event on May 5, 2023. Local expert astronomers gave enthusiasts an opportunity to delve into the realm of the extraterrestrial to explore the surface of celestial bodies through telescopes. The nightlong event was skillfully decorated to encapsulate the theme, compacted with music, refreshments and engaging activities to keep all entertained. Sponsorship was also provided by J. Wray and Nephew. • The Department of Physics welcomed three students into it’s summer intern- ship program. The students, Toni Ann Hendricks (Energy and Environmental Physics – Final Year), Nathan Gordon (Electronics and Computer Science – Year 1) and Adam Taylor (Computer Science and General Physics – Year 2), have embarked on this enriching journey that spans from June to mid-August.
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