Physical Physicists

[pasithea]

Yes... This is hundreds of scientists and grad-students running a race. Of course, the rules are a little different. The way you win this race is by giving a prediction of how long it will take you to complete the circuit and whoever comes in closest to their predicted time wins.

Dunno why but I figured some of my friends would like this. :)

Reposted from a work e-mail
ANNOUNCING A FUN, FREE PHYSICS EVENT --

THE ANNUAL FAIRBANK MEMORIAL RUN/WALK/BIKE

*** RAIN OR SHINE ***

When: Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Noon

Where: Rodin Sculpture Garden (corner of Roth Way and Lomita Drive)
* No entry fee and free refreshments! *

The winner, as in years past, will be the runner, walker, or bicyclist whose actual time is (fractionally) closest to his or her predicted time. The runners and walkers will start and finish along Roth Way and take the Campus Drive-Junipero Serra loop, while the bicyclists will use a loop out to Arastradero Rd. on Alpine Rd., returning via Page Mill Rd.

The winner's name will appear on a plaque displayed on the fourth floor of the Varian Physics building. Volunteers (timers, especially) will be needed. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Bob Wagoner (wagoner@stanford.edu).

An avid runner and an inspiring person, Bill Fairbank was Professor of Physics from 1959 until his death in 1989. This is a free event sponsored by the Physics Department and it is open to the general public. Bring your friends and family!

Comments

[zeeth_kyrah]

I'd be happy to walk in this.

[chipuni.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh! Am I allowed to predict that I'll finish the walk at 11:59:59 on February 18, 2006 (or one second before whenever the next run starts)? I'm -sure- that I'll be able to get better than 1-in-525600 accuracy!

[dv-girl.livejournal.com]

Heehee. I'd thought of that. There is some other weighting factor in there though. I just don't remember what it is. Also, there is a maximum completion time.