LYNCHBURG — Peter Sheldon, a Randolph College physics professor, has been named a finalist in the national Society of Physics Students (SPS) Outstanding Advisor award competition.
Sheldon is one of just 18 professors nationwide chosen in the competition. The winner will be announc... READ MORE >>

Members of the Randolph College Society of Physics Students spent their Saturday morning with the Cub Scouts of Pack 48. They conducted a hands-on workshop, applying the lessons of physics to build faster Pinewood Derby race cars. A longtime scouting tradition, the Pinewood Derby challenges scouts to build a wooden race car from a standard... READ MORE >>

Seven Randolph College students joined faculty members to present research at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate Students (MARCUS) Oct. 10.
The conference, held at Sweet Briar College, focuses on the scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students. Randolph&... READ MORE >>

Professor of Physics Peter Sheldon is the 2009-10 recipient of the Gillie A. Larew Award for Distinguished Teaching. The honor was announced during Randolph College’s Convocation ceremony on September 1, 2009. The award is given annually to a member of the Randolph faculty who has demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher. In presenting the award,... READ MORE >>

Update: Physics Professor Peter Sheldon officially became an Ironman Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, when he successfully completed the Ford Ironman Louisville Triathlon. Sheldon finished 1706 out of 2388 racers. His swim was 1:50:03, his bike was 7:03:42, and his run was 4:41:04, for a total time o... READ MORE >>

LYNCHBURG — Whether they are conducting experiments on diapers, testing the earthquake readiness of structures, or learning about electricity, students at Jubilee Family Development Center’s summer camp will get a hands-on taste of the wonders of science June 29 through July 3, thanks... READ MORE >>

LYNCHBURG– Randolph College will expand its efforts to provide local public and private school teachers with the resources and training necessary to more effectively teach science and math, thanks to a significant grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).... READ MORE >>

LYNCHBURG – Randolph College’s Society of Physics Students will offer the 5th Annual Science Day April 4 from 12- 5 p.m.
The free event is open to third through sixth graders and is designed to create excitement about science and to allow area children to experience ex... READ MORE >>

LYNCHBURG — Randolph College’s Society of Physics Students has been named an Outstanding Chapter by the national organization for 2007-08. Peter Sheldon, physics professor and advisor of Randolph’s chapter, also received honorable mention for Outstanding Chapter Advisor.
Th... READ MORE >>