The meteorology program ordered 1,000 eclipse glasses and gave them out throughout the summer and on the day of the eclipse. I made sure all EAS classes that morning had a supply of glasses. I also partnered with Student Activities (Thanks Diana Ibarra!) since we were both planning eclipse parties, why not join forces? Our Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society hosted a booth, the physics department hosted a booth, and student activities had their booths for handing out their 5,000 sets of MSU Denver eclipse glasses! Wow! I was able to print up a bunch of posters and tried to get some poor-man's viewers set up at our booth. Physics saved the day with some legit eclipse viewers! Here are some of my favorite photos from the day.
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| Stephanie, Kiska, Megan, Erin, and Josh prepared to educate the masses |
It was a unique experience sharing glasses and sharing the experience with thousands of students on campus while many of my friends headed to Wyoming to experience totality. A student put it best, "I've never felt such a positive energy on this campus as I did during the eclipse!" I think it was worth staying behind to educate and spread the love of science, but I might have to head towards totality for the next one in 2024 in the eastern U.S.!
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| Eclipse party! |
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| The physics department had a great display of the current moon shadow |
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| Any small hole could project the crescent shape |
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| From my spot on the grass where I had to sit to get away from the swarms of people wanting to borrow glasses. Hey, a gal's got to take it all in! |
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| Shadows from leaves on the trees |
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| Josh remembering to take it in himself while passing around shared glasses after we ran out |
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| Eclipse party at the Tivoli |
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| So many people, so much awesome energy! |
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| The sun and moon-themed stuffed animals were enjoyed by many |
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| Bri talking to the little ones about what an eclipse is after the main event |
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| Students kept a record of temperature during the eclipse as it dropped. Dr. Wagner had his GLOBE instruments set up in the shade nearby to record 5-minute temperatures as well. Yay science! |
