September 2006 - This past summer was an exciting one for the physics department. A new computer laboratory featuring Dell computers has been installed. These computers represent a significant upgrade from our previous computers and will allow physics students to collect, interpret and draw conclusions from our lab equipment more efficiently. Just over 50 percent of our physics laboratories are computer-based using PASCO interfaces and data collection software. The interface and software combination allows students to use a variety of different force and optical sensors to gather and examine physical data.