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Jacobs Physics

@jacobsphysics.bsky.social
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Physics program consultant; sports broadcaster; umpire. (Edna fan art by @aldescery) Official blog: jacobsphysics.org

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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Here's the critical point. People like Bree, or I, or so many of my expert physics teaching colleagues could change this! Universities want more physics majors? Hire us to teach your first-years. *Even though we don't have Ph.Ds.* Oh, sorry, this is heresy. I await the lightning bolt. 🤡
Quoting the article, students "reported finding other majors more attractive, perhaps because of discouraging experiences in physics"
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Look at Edna’s new ribbon accessory! AP readers are so kind. #iTeachPhysics
My pet hippopotamus with an umbrella in her hair bow.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
About to present a poster at the AP Physics reading professional night! #iTeachPhysics
AP physics 2 crash course!
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Something like my fifth musical this year. Living the high life.
Betelgeuse
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
I won a gift certificate at the Vernier booth. I didn’t win what my heart desires - a motion sensor plushie. #iTeachPhysics
Motion sensor plushie
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Take me to church.
Angel stadium
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Take me to church.
Angel stadium
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
O there you are Perry
Costumes of perry and heinz
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Puppy park in action
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Puppy park in action
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
At NSTA Anaheim! Other than the coffee station, what’s caught my eye so far:
Puppy park at NSTA!
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
This is a place for you, @petercashwell.bsky.social and @spuffyduds.bsky.social
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
About to see The Outsiders musical at Citizens Pera House in Boston. A few thoughts:
Citizens opera house from our seats
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Not in Virginia.
Giant arctic mountain.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Spirit have come a long way since the half-filled Maryland SoccerPlex days…
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Ah, now I see! This Spirit support section is the only one I’ve seen that can rival the Riveters. They sing as much, at least!
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
I’ve been to a lot of Thorns away games… not so many Thorns jerseys here today! Even on opening day of KC’s new stadium there seemed to be more.
Thorns jersey
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Caught in the (puny, comparatively) supporters march. But of all that Thorns away games I’ve attended, this is the first time I’ve truly felt in enemy territory. #BAONPDX
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Day off of school. Watching Arsenal on the enormous tv my wife bought me for my birthday. Momentarily relaxed, except when my team does something dumb. 🤷‍♀️
Giant tv
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Second time in three years that all my 9th graders passed AP physics 1. This is the cost.
A clown cut.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Shari, of The Muddy Rabbit pottery, is firing the kiln that she built from scratch. The kiln’s name is Brunhilde. [Elmer Fudd voice] O Brunhilde, you’re so lovely. 🎵
Brunhilde firingBrunhilde at sunrise
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Missed my calling - I go back to the states tomorrow! 😔
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Finally here! Irish national rugby team vs Scotland. I met Aoife Wafer!!!
Before the game
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Apparently this is what line out warmup looks like. Fascinating.
Neve jones throwing to a coach with an excellent net
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
So much to post about Cork. But I immediately want to know, where can I get this road sign? Seen on the wall of the Cork Butter Museum.
Road sign with cow on
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Suki the Dog. 2011-2025.
White Siberian Husky in her Spot supervising the front porch.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Absurd lengths I have to go to just to avoid spoilers on FS1 while I watch the replay of this afternoon’s women’s euro game. I mean, they show the final score on the ticker FOR THE VERY REPLAY THEY ARE BROADCASTING!!! Oy. @sammymewy.bsky.social
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Omg. Where was this sort of event when I grew up? I was born 30 years too late, I guess. Reds gams simply aren’t the same.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Post a pic of you that’s not actually you Physics folks my age will thoroughly agree.
Julius Sumner Miller in action talking physics to a camera
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Reading AP exams from home during the extended reading. This reading room is a bit more, well, more pleasant than the warehouse in Tampa. But I miss the people there.
Backyard with shrubbery and a pool. No deer visiting, at least not yet.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
It’s so wonderfully quiet here… not in picture but here; dogs, deer, and woodpecker.
Behind The Muddy Rabbit Studio
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
The benefit of holding a graduation in a hockey arena
Hot dog
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Newton’s McCradle (Caption and photo by Paul Vickers). #iTeachPhysics
Student in fast food restaurant pulling a sphere near other spheres
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Matcha and cat. Never had matcha before. It seems like my next child would have Elphaba skin.
Very, very green liquid. And cat.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the One Ring. Shari says:
No more rhyming and I mean it!  (Anybody want a peanut?)
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Name a non-LOTR character who could resist the One Ring.
The legendary sports broadcaster Vin Scully.  "It's Time for Dodger Baseball," so there's no time or need to discuss this Ring.  0-2 on Cey, here's the pitch.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
All the Gingko trees on campus dropped their leaves on the same, single day. It was raining leaves!
Gingko tree surrounded by its fallen yellow leaves.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Thanksgiving in the Jacobs house. We all hate turkey (well, we love real alive turkeys.)
Best Thanksgiving meal ever with a tray of macaroni
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Suki helping Shari building her soda kiln.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
The meaning of grades, and separating coach from umpire: Live Physics Time Thursday morning, 6:45a eastern and on archive. #iTeachPhysics jacobsphysics.mixlr.com
Bertha, who is an elephant
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 21/10/2024
Cheapo $20 “guitar” off of Amazon, with my hand for scale. You don’t want to know what it sounds like musically. But, it’s awesome for waves on a string experiments for 9th graders! If it breaks, 🤷‍♀️. #iTeachPhysics
Very small 6 string guitar.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
This was taken by Dr Jackson Matteo, our varsity football coach. Keep looking, @willyb.bsky.social!
Northern lights in Central Virginia
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 08/09/2024
Brings to mind Strong Brad’s Englilish Paper.
From homestarrunner.com
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 08/09/2024
Very satisfying. Do you know the mathematical proof that one battery in this structure will always be surrounded by six other batteries? #iteachphysics
Batteries in hcp structure
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
New addition to bobblehead shelf!
Brandon Phillips signed baseball, reds broadcasters, Girma, Mr Red, Garvey, Oester(!), and Bench
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
I mean, utter awesomeness in the Padres pregame. National anthem was played by a military band, dressed in all white to match their sousaphones. Now a member of the navy in white is welcoming the Padres at each on field position.
Military band in whites.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Omg! Tell 13yo me that in the future, you’ll be able to ask guest services for a scorecard. And FOR FREE, they will give you one with game details already pre-printed!!! (I asked for a blank one too, ‘cause to me it’s cheating if I don’t write in the lineups by hand. 🤷‍♀️)
Scorecard as described
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 25/08/2024
Church twice in one day? This one is a different branch of the church I grew up in…
Petco
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 24/08/2024
Nice view!
Snapdragon stadium from the upper deck.
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Jacobs Physics @jacobsphysics.bsky.social · 24/08/2024
Headed to church. Slightly different denomination this week, but church nonetheless. 😀
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