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You've read the blog, now try the book: How to Teach Physics to Your Dog is published by Scribner, and available wherever books are sold.

"Uncertain Principles" features the miscellaneous ramblings of a physicist at a small liberal arts college. Physics, politics, pop culture, and occasional conversations with his dog.

"Prof. Orzel gives the impression of an everyday guy who just happens to have a vast but hidden knowledge of physics." (anonymous student evaluation comment)

Emmy is a German Shepherd mix, and the Queen of Niskayuna. She likes treats, walks, chasing bunnies, and quantum physics.

Recent Posts

• Southwest Airlines and the Traveling Salesman Problem
• Congratulations to Frederick Franke and James Morton
• Thursday Baby Blogging 031110
• What Should I Go to at the March Meeting?
• Other People Need Your Help
• Emmy: Distinguished Alumna
• What Should I Do in Portland, Oregon?
• Many Worlds, Many Treats: The Movie
• Thursday Baby Blogging 030410
• Maryland-Duke

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• Sam K. on Southwest Airlines and the Traveling Salesman Problem
• danny on Theoretical Particle Physics Is Always in Crisis

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