[Nfb-science] Introduction and Other Stuff

[Cricket Bidleman]

Mr. Agni,

I took two physics courses. AP Physics last year and when I was a
freshman, I took Honors. If there's one thing I learned from Honors
physics, it is that the only device you need is a good calculator, and
really you don't even need that. In tenth grade, I took AP Chemistry,
and for about half of the year, I didn't even have a textbook, much
less any other fancy equipment. I got through that with an A and a B
for first and second semesters respectively. I'm not trying to brag,
in fact I hate arrogance. My point is that you should never let the
lack of technology hold you back from learning. The only limitations
you face are ones you make for yourself. Anything can be overcome with
just a bit of innovation. That was one of the points that article was
trying to make. Besides, physics is the best!

Best,
Cricket Bidleman

On 7/16/16, kenny agni via Nfb-science <nfb-science at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Cool article.  If I had that kind of device I would have taken physics
> as well.
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 03:42 PM, Lloyd Rasmussen via Nfb-science wrote:
>
>> That was a great article. I don't have a picture in my head of how
>> this caliper works, and I'm not in a position to build one right now.
>> After reading the article you co-wrote, I read a couple more articles
>> from that issue of Future Reflections.
>> You gave a great speech at the NFB convention, and I'm glad to see you
>> and Jordan on the NFBCS e-mail list also.
>> The NFB continues to be where it's at!
>>
>>
>>
>> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
>> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
>> -----Original Message----- From: Cricket Bidleman via Nfb-science
>> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 1:59 PM
>> To: nfb-science at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Cricket Bidleman
>> Subject: [Nfb-science] Introduction and Other Stuff
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I wanted to introduce myself. Some of you may remember me from
>> Convention... I'm Cricket Bidleman. I live in Morro Bay, California,
>> and approaching my senior year of high school. I'm very interested in
>> physics and computer science, though I'm open to just about everything
>> STEM at this point. I very much enjoyed the Science and Engineering
>> Division meeting at convention and am looking forward to getting to
>> know all of you in the coming months.
>>
>> I suppose, since the subject of this email is "introduction and other
>> stuff", I should address the "other stuff". A problem that I've had
>> recently, especially with upper-level physics, is collecting precise
>> data. I got the Talking LabQuest, which I really love, so that
>> helps... But what about short-distance measurements? My AP physics
>> teacher, student teacher, and I think we may have found a low-tech
>> solution to this problem, and I thought at least some of you might be
>> interested. We published an article on this in the American Physics
>> Teacher magazine, but this one (which was published in Future
>> Reflections) is far more accessible. It's a good reminder that even
>> though technology has come a long way, sometimes it's important to
>> remember and use more
>> old-school methods for collecting data. I hope someone will find this
>> useful, and that perhaps some of you will even consider trying this
>> out some time.
>>
>> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr35/2/fr350207.htm
>>
>> Feel free to email me about anything on or off list--I love a good
>> conversation!
>>
>> Best,
>> Cricket X. Bidleman
>>
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