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Ep 8: Enrique Gomez

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Born in Mexico City, Dr. Gómez attended the University of California Santa Cruz where he was awarded a Bachelor’s of Science. He later received a Masters and a Doctoral degrees from the University of Alabama.

Dr. Gómez teaches introductory and general physics as well as astronomy.

His interests are in supernova, gamma-ray bursts, and late stage stellar outflows. He has also conducted physics education research, and has worked with students in studies of cosmic-ray radiation in the upper atmosphere.

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This community-building exhibition will collect beautiful stories, sweet like nectar, from members of our community and be used to weave a patchwork of narratives that connect each of us through our common past, present, and future. Produced by Calliope Stage.

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Join us as we witness the Great American Solar Eclipse at Western Carolina University. We'll have guests throughout the hour to talk about the scientific, economic, and cultural impacts of the eclipse, as well as witness 2 minutes of totality from right here in Cullowhee! Make sure to leave your questions in the comments so that Dr. Enrique Gomez can answer them later in the show.

LIVE: The Great American Solar Eclipse at WCU!

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Speaker: Dr. Enrique Gomez

Light seems such a mundane subject, yet few understand how within the equations that govern how electromagnetic fields give rise to light as a wave there is a wonderful and elegant symmetry with a delightful aesthetic. Dr. Enrique Gómez makes the case that these equations merit the category of poetic even if they are not set in language.

Dr. Gómez invites us to consider our everyday experiences of light, how different kinds of light impact our health and wellbeing, and how light pollution not only robs us of the experience of the light from the stars, but also can have profound impacts on the ecosystems and the beings that share the world with us.
Dr. Enrique Alberto Gómez teaches physics and astronomy at Western Carolina University. For research he studies supernovae, variable stars and exoplanets. He has also done research on cosmic rays and works with students to launch atmospheric balloons to the edge of space. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama and his bachelors from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is past president of the Jackson County NAACP and currently serves as its secretary. He was born in Mexico City, speaks Spanish as his first language, enjoys cooking and playing games with his daughter on a Nintendo Switch.

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The Hidden Poetry of Light

On August 21, 2017, Western Carolina University will be in the path of totality during the solar eclipse. Dr. Enrique Gomez and Dr. Steve Morse walk us through what to expect when it happens.

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Astronomer Enrique Gomez advises on viewing June 10 eclipse

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Roller coaster in the sky: Solar eclipses inspire awe and enchantment for WCU professor

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