As part of the celebration for the School Spirit Week, the SISC Physimatics holds a taster; a math-inspired Monarch Quiz Bee to kickstart the year as an official club on September 24.
It was an itch that did the trick. Not the physical, claw-at-your-skin, hate-you-for-all-my-worth itch—but a metaphorical itch to start something anew. Previously in SISC, there was no club that devoted time to learn math, physics, and science. When Neel, the CapCom, was in the tenth grade, he had grown an interest in the subject math, and longed for a club that catered precisely to his interests. He had to tell one of his closest friends, Tyr, the Station Chief (President), who in turn said that it was something he could commit himself to as well. They both got bit by the math bug… an itch that would stay for quite some time.
What is the club all about?
“We’ve been getting a lot of emails about what the club really is,” Neel commented, and he officially stated that the Physimatics is a club for high school students to broaden their spectrum of knowledge in math, science, and physics concepts. "There are no requirements for joining the SISC Physimatics Club,” he says. “The club is open to everyone, but most especially to people who are interested in physics, maths, and science. These people are like enthusiasts of these fields, but we're not limiting it to them. [It's open] to everyone, for as long as you have the longing to learn.”
To celebrate Southville’s 31st birthday, the SISC Physimatics Club incorporated math and physics themes in a quiz bee all about Southville culture, but with a twist— mainly using symbols and numbers, or physics concepts, as an introductory activity. The fastest person to type the answer in the chat gains a point.
The questions were a combination of junior high school and senior high school topics.
Beyond these concepts, all throughout the year, the members of the club will also be immersed in four main topics: Astrophysics, Engineering, Geosciences, and Particle Physics.
Following the quiz bee was an icebreaker and get-to-know each other activity. They were asked to introduce their favorite scientist or mathematician and tell a fun fact about themselves.
“My favorite physicist is Carl Sagan,” Jeremiah introduced his favorite physicist, “because he advocated for scientific skepticism, which is really important for all of us [especially] in critical thinking and making sure there’s always evidence behind all claims.” Jeremiah also said Carl Sagan advocated for search and exploration in extraterrestrial lives. The fun fact he gave about himself is that he had eight cats— five of which are adults, and the rest are kids. “I look forward to learning more about physics, specifically the things I will be encountering this year and likely the year after. I feel like Physimatics will be able to prepare me for if I pursue physics in the future.”
"These people who joined are obviously interested in physics and math, and it [their participation] stems from their interests in these fields. They joined because they're interested to know more,” this is exactly what it ought to do.
Tyr also hopes that the club members will be as intent in their upcoming meetings. The enthusiasm shown by the participants was a combination of passion and a pinch of creativity, and it was their razor-sharp wit that made it a cultivated start for The Physimatics Club.
Interested? You can apply now! siscphysimatics.carrd.co/
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