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Journal of Undergraduate Research in Physics and Astronomy (JURPA)
Volume XXVII, Issue 1
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Forward
A Letter from the Director
Research
Radiation Shielding Using Magnetic Fields
Diffusion and Conformational Dynamics of Single DNA Molecules Crowded by Cytoskeletal Proteins
A Brief Introduction to Plasma Accelerators
On Secure Specifications for Large-Scale Quantum Key Distribution Implementations
In Vitro Visualization of Ultrasonic Wave Fronts Interacting with Heel Bones Using Refracto-Vibrometry
Properties and Structure of Glassy TeO2 and Binary Potassium and Boron Tellurites
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Year in Review
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From the Launchpad: Witnessing Exoplanet History in the Making
On LIGO, General Relativity, and Planning Your Future: A Weekend of Physics in Columbus
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Quantum Causes, Dots, and Connections
My Time at the Women’s Conference for Planetary Science and Exploration—Through Hardship to the Stars
Ferroelectric Theory Meets Experiment in Washington, DC
Having a Blast at AAS
Congressional Visits Day
Reflections on My Trek to Capitol Hill
Science Policy in Congress: A Physics Problem Where the Laws of Physics Don’t Apply
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A Biology Student Goes to the SPS Zone 17 Meeting
The University of Mississippi Hosts Zone 10’s 2018 Meeting
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