Graduate Group Elite

Greetings from the Graduate Elite!!!
One can most assuredly describe us as a very merry group as evident from the picture above. (At least that is, when we aren't put in charge of an undergraduate physics lab!!!) As residents of Webster, Brotherhood of Room 332, we have all formed a very special bond over the many hours of interaction within those tight confines. After our second year of course work, the Physics Department will be authorized to add padding to the walls, since our path to insanity will be complete!

Adventures of the Graduate Group (But Another Pictural Revisionist History) - SUMMER BREAK 2000
	The Completion Of The Spring Semester (A Haphazard Aggregation Of Experiences In Time...) The climax of the semester occurred during the Electrodynamics Final Exam; A short exam (scheduled for a timely 4 hours), its purpose was to test our general cognition of Electromagnetics. Immediately following, the first year graduate group celebrated by corrupting Paul's virgin desk space (see pictures within!) Now with one year of academics completed, we proceeded to begin our research. But our merriment isn't complete without at least a few outdoor events including the Physics BBQ and various festivities at Paul's Abode!
	Physics 551 Quantum Theory II Class BBQ (Hosted by Dr. Citrin) An excellent time was had by the Graduate Group at Dr. Citrin's abode!!! Dr. Citrin is not only an expert at the propagation of light through quantum wells but he also displayed his expertise at the fabrication of carbon based compounds in an approximately quasi-static isothermal blackbody cavity. While partaking of this exceptional feast, the Grads engaged in wimsical dialog. (Note: This event may have marked the discovery of another form of primate!)
	Road Trip To Spokane, WA And Partying With Juefei Gan Bei!!!! A dazzling display of driving skill is featured in this photo account of Zhang Weiya, stunt driver extra ordinaire!!! (His driving Gung Fu is top-notch, the best, number one.) Once Weiya delivered us (accompanying was my former brother in the lab, Fusion Energy Researcher and Self-Organized Criticality Expert, Mike Sachtjen) to Spokane, WA. (Also featuring but another adventure of the Graduate Group hosted by Zhou Juefei. A wondrous traditional Chinese feast was held at his abode.)
	Dent Bridge - A Part Of The Very Scenic Northern Idaho With a former participant of the Energy Research Undergraduate Laboratory Fellowship as my guide, the tour de Idaho commenced with its ultimate conclusion at the Dent Suspension Bridge. One of the many wonders of Idaho (i.e. we wonder why the hell it was build in the middle of "nowhere"!!!) that's centered in beautiful Clearwater. The journey took us through various localities with total populations that could fit (comfortably!) in the lecture halls of Webster. (Note: Potatoes are not grown in Northern Idaho!)
	Droogs - Team P-Funk Assaults The Pacific Northwest After past successes with rushing the protected area at the heavily guarded Y12 Energy Defense Facility, Team P-Funk assembles in the very scenic northern Idaho. After our encounter with our fellow droog at his very plush condo in Moscow we proceed to the Ultafast Dynamics Lab, located in the Multi-Million Dollar Webster. From there, Team P-Funk assaulted Spokane, WA (among other things...) were we experience quite a bit of American culture. Day two centered around our ERULF reunion with Y12 elite, Melanie.
	4th of July Festivities in Pullman, WA As my fellow droog and roommate (quite correctly) informed me that every 4th of July celebration must include a barbecue; and my new apartment was the perfect locality! After engaging in all available vices (Tennessee Charcoal Mellowed Whiskey, Various Amber Ales, Shots of Tequila (Blue Agave), along with Ascots imported from Republica Dominicana!!!) Next, we made our way to Sunnyside Park for the Pullman 4th of July Extravaganza. There we partied with the "KingPins" and concluded with fireworks synchronized to music. Considering the size of the small village of Pullman, I would have to say that the display was "not sa bad!"
	The Unofficial Site Of The Moscow-Pullman Pub Crawl 2000 "...Ever since man first enjoyed the pleasure of drinking nectar or juice that had gone a bit bad, and felt the warm blanket of drunkenness, the Pub Crawl has been in our universal consciousness..." Pub Crawl Coordinator With the addition of a number of this years graduate elite to the pub crawlers, the event overstepped the bounds of respectable enjoyment of beverages and transformed into an orgy of erotic activities. "To deny our own impulses, is to deny that which makes us human." (This site contains material not intended for persons below the age of 18.) The Moscow-Pullman Pub Crawl 2000 G - Rated Site
	The Student Machine Shop Basement of the Multi-Million Dollar Webster After my extensive apprenticeship in the machine shop, under the watchful guidance of Master Machinist George, I began my first official assignment. With George's indoctrination into the "safe" operation of various equipment, I proceeded to construct the necessary mount intermediaries for the translation stage to be used in Ultrafast Dynamics Lab, located on the sixth floor of Webster, room 622.
	Summer Festivities in Pullman, WA This picture ensemble includes two farewell BBQs!!! First off, was Dr. Kwiatkowski, Undergraduate Laboratory Supervisor and TA Zaar of Webster (floors 2 through 4)! The farewell "celebration" (Just Kidding!) was held at the very scenic Kamiak Butte located on the Palouse. The second barbeque was for Fusion Energy Researcher and Expert In Self Organized Critically, Mike Sachtjen! This fine event feature various personalities of the Graduate Elite and was held at my abode.
	The Wedding of Paul R. Hoffman and Tarah D. Holden "We invite you to share in our wedding celebration. The merriment will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of August, 2000, at the Bonair Winery." A delightful time was had by all at the very scenic Bonair Winery, located in the heart of the Washington Wine Country, just outside Yakima. After a short cross-country excursion, we found ourselves at the Bonair estate. Upon the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, the Graduate Elite couldn't help themselves but evaluate ALL of the various wines and brews presented at this FINE event. Excellent then. "Congradulations and Best Wishes...", The Graduate Group.
	The National Lentil Festival Such a grandiose event only occurs once a year and only in one location on this Earth... Pullman, Washington, Host of the National Lentil Festival! The level of merriment that was observed can not be compared as the occupants of this modest town held an omnifarious amount of activities, stopped traffic, and presented various foods (containing lentils), all of which span the weekend. Oh, we must not forget Mr. Taste T. Lentil and "The Largest Bowl of Chili in the World"!!! There is no measure to the joyousness and deep felt affection Pullman has for Lentils.
	Flash Back To The 70's At Pam's Abode!!! Rocks, rocks, rocks... This was the main topic of discussion at this Geophysical Consortium, which was both hosted and organized by geology graduate student, Pam Hartman, expert in various topics and regions including the active stratovolcanoes of the Cascade Ranges, high grade metamorphic rocks of the Okanogan gneiss dome, igneous intrusive rocks of the Idaho Batholith, and also the widespread lava fields of the Columbia Plateau. (J/K!) The event spanned the evening and featured various personalities (dressed in 70's regalia) from the friendly confines of the Multi-Million Dollar Webster, home of the very Physical Sciences!

Adventures of the Graduate Group (Another Pictural Revisionist History) - SPRING SEMESTER 2000
	The Beginnings Of Another Semester of Trials and Tribulations Before the onset of another semester of hardships we had to partake in a modest amount of revery at the Dudley Estate. After a dramatic viewing of Willow, it was off to classes as usual. The pictures within detail the above stated adventures including the members of the Brotherhood of Webster 332 engaging in extensive studies concerning conservation of momentum. This just confirms the dedication the graduate elite has for demonstrating the validity of the conversations laws, which dictate the allowable processes that can occur in the universe.
	The Tournament of Champions Sponsored by the Members of Webster, Room 332! A battle of the minds occurs on the 3rd Floor of Webster, as graduate students and professors alike, push the limits of what's physically allowable in scattering. As one dimensional collisions progress to the main body problem, the participants demonstrate their ultimate understanding of the Mechanical Universe! Equipt with the Laws of Momentum Conservation, not only is the translational motion observed, but so are the spin properties. As the tournament progression, we know that ultimately, there can only be ONE! Please Note: The purchase date for the Hot Tub is still pending.
	THE "D"-FILES Sponsored by Graduate Elite, Chris Dudley, Member: Room 332! The Dud Files are a conglomeration of pictures taken by Laboratory Instructor for Physics 101. These pictures detail a number of insights on the various personalities / activities / and characteristics of the Graduate Group. Dudley, armed with his new digital camera, captures a number of revealing pictures for your ultimate enjoyment.
	Birthday Festivities Sponsored by Paul and Tarah at their abode! Three questionable characters (Xavier, Paul, & Weiya) where brought together (like three quarks) to bring about the necessity for a grandiose celebration. These three quarks all celebrated their birthdays during this event. (one particular birthday was calculated from the moon calendar!) This event also marked the opening of some spectacular ale as produced by Paul Hoffman, electro-optics expert. As day turned to night, the events became quite "risque"...
	Maxwell Stress Tensor??? (We have all been under quite a bit of stress...) The semester progressed to the beginning of the midterm examinations!!! As everyone prepares we find that there isn't time for any normal activities. But this extensive preparation comes at a very heavy cost... our sanity! (and our health!) The pictures within detail our capacious psychosis. NOTE: I really hope the physics department won't be too surprised with us when we are seen with boxes on our heads!!!
	Spring Break Barbecue!!! (Brought to you by the Physics Department) The Department was gracious enough to fund our barbecue with the attendance of a prospective graduate student. This event initiated the beginning of Spring Break and as such, we found it necessary to grill up some steaks along with the consumption of various alcoholic beverages! Upon the conclusion of the feast, we went about engaging in various forms of merriment. Seen in the exposure to the left, Dr. Wei begins preparations for her debut in the United States Air Forces Vomit Comet, were she will continue various studies in acoustics during apparent weightlessness!
	St. Patrick's Day At the United States Department of Energy and Ricos Dr. Wang invited the first semester graduate group to the United States Department of Energy National Laboratory in Tri-Cites, WA. Upon our safe arrival, Dr. Wang introduced us to the various research projects being undertaken at that facility. After our academic excursions we decided it was time to partake in the St. Patrick's Day ceremonies. We finally decided to trek out to Rico's for their live Jazz and Green Beer!
	Normalization? Dudley put it quite accurately, Our method of "normalization"! Featuring: Grading continues at the famed locality on Main Street A friendly gathering at the Wei estate More pictures from the Dud Files! Once again we find ourselves at Wei's abode to partake in the viewing of "classics" along with the consumption of traditional Chinese dishes along with Nache(r)s! Grading escapades at Ricos are also detailed within. Solid State Graduate Elite, Dudley, features another set of pictures from the D-Files. Thanks.
	Location: The Roof of the Multi Million Dollar Webster As Graduates we are granted the following privileges: 1. Office (with pool table) (Here) 2. Enlightening the confused minds of Undergraduates (Here) 3. "The Right To Wear A Box Will Not Be Infringed..." (Here) 4. A reserved table at Ricos (Here) 5. Understanding and Controling the forces of the Universe (Here) 6. ROOF ACCESS (Within) Our adventure begins as the Graduate Elite board the elevator for the 12th floor. Once there, we proceed to the south stairs which, after a climb of 2 floors, granted us access to the roof...
	Physics 102 - Section 5 - Radiation? (The Physics Department Wants YOU!) Once again we found ourselves on the 4th floor of the Multi Million Dollar Webster, in a little known physics laboratory, directed by teaching assistant, Fran Morrissey. After the collection of funds, I began tabulating final lab grades! (Excellent pictures of me abusing my kids can be found within. Enjoy!) Note: Little did the undergraduates know that attending the lab on radiation would directly affect their chances of having (normal) offspring!
	Physics 102 - Section 7 - Undergraduate Laboratory (... where Mathematics and Physics become one!) My abuse continues as my kids unravel (with my enlightening direction) the mysteries of the universe. What they did find is that the relationship between radiation levels and distance is an inverse square. Without warning, the course of the lab changes, as various artistic designs are constructed with the lead sheets. Note: My work at the United States Department of Energy has confirmed that ionizing radiation isn't beneficial for human brain tissue. (Compiled Data Here!)

Adventures of the Graduate Group (A Pictural Revisionist History) - FALL SEMESTER 1999
	Adventures In Webster Physical Sciences Building Rumors of various sightings of graduate students in Webster have finally been substantiated with this pictorial ensemble!!! Warning, This site provides access to materials related to adults engaging in activities, include but not limited to, frivolousness, jocularities, stupidity, merriment, and witticisms. I certify all of the following: I am at least 18 years of age and have the legal right to possess and view pictures of graduate students. I understand the standards and laws of the community, site and computer to which I am transporting this material, and am solely responsible for my actions.
	Physics 201 Undergraduate Physics Laboratories Please join us for a trip into the unknown, a journey across space and time, into the realm of Physics! We begin are trek on the fourth floor of the multi-million dollar Webster Physical Sciences Building in a little known undergraduate physics laboratory under the direct supervision of teaching assistant, Fran Morrissey. Here, after a long and intensive apprenticeship, the worthy undergraduates are allowed to peak into the inner temple of knowledge, to ultimately unlock the mysteries of the universe! Please, join us...
	Second Floor of Webster Physical Sciences Building The subject is Absolute Zero... No not my students!!! Again we revisit the multi-million dollar Webster Physical Sciences Building in a little known undergraduate physics laboratory under the direct supervision of teaching assistant, Fran Morrissey. Behind closed doors, the ultimate secrets of the Universe are revealed! After which, various photo shoots were organized. Note: All pictures are the Sole property of Mr. Nuke. Copyright © 1999, All rights reserved. (Also featuring guest superstars, Laboratory TA Dudley, Jeff, and Natnael who instruct Physics 101 and 102!)
	Various Friends Of The Graduate Group All kinds of questionable characters can be found within! Not only are there notable pictures of friends and families of the graduate elite but also their majestic abodes have been chronicled for this photo ensemble. From the group gatherings for the weekly dose of Jet Li on VCD to the assemblage for a Traditional Chinese feast... a multitude of activities have been demonstrated! (Warning: No activities directly related to physics can be ascertained within the following pages.)
	From Spokane, WA to Moscow, ID Some of the graduate elite embarked on an adventure of a lifetime to Spokane, WA. Unfortunately the graduate group was followed by members of the notorious Eco Terrorists who attempted to dispatch our lives... Thankfully, we narrowly escaped the bombing! After our life & death experience, we proceed to the Spokane Airport to foregather with our compatriot, Dudley. Research scientist and expert in the Self-Organized Criticality Model, Computer Engineer Mike, accompanied us on this grandiose excursion into the unknown. The evening ended in the well known establishment of Moscow, ID!!! None other than the renowned Garden Lounge, exponent of the Blue Monday Celebration Extravaganza!!!
	Pyrotechnics in 332 Who needs Eco-Terrorists when you have the 3rd Floor Graduate Elite! Detailed within is the workings of one particular persona's "magic"! This exceptional light show pushes the limits of sanity as various items and persons burst into flames in 332. Warning: Do not try this at home; The graduate group are skilled professionals who not only understand the forces of the universe but also can CONTROL them!!! Enjoy! Please Note: All activities detailed within are not sanctioned by the Department of Physics. As a result of the above stated item, the names of all personalities presented within have been changed to protect their identity.
	"Evil Inside" -- A Journey Thru the Confines of Webster 332! Enter at your own risk... "Has anyone every escaped 332 alive"??? All of those undergraduates brave enough to transverse this space have all mysteriously disappear. Henceforth, no undergraduate will dare stop on the third floor of Webster. (Note: The claims of witch activity can neither be confirmed or denied at this point in time.) Presented within is a cornucopia of photos from dark confines of Room 332. Not for the weak at heart. Parental Discretion is Advised!
	"Rotations..." -- Invariant Rotations, Orbital Angular Momentum, and Rotation Operator? YMCA???? Actually, what we have here is rotations!!!! Rotations are a very important and extensive topic in Quantum Mechanics, as demonstrated by some of the members of the Physics 550 Class. (Note: Changing the orientation of the axis (coordinate system) should leave the system in the same quantum state as long as no external fields exist!!!)
	Paul and Tarah's Abode What trouble could one group of persons possibly get into... The evening started with none other than Lynchbury Lemonades made by yours truly!!! (Who else is more qualified considering my extensive pilgrimage to Tennessee to visit this famed locality!) Then various members of group proceed to compare the sizes of their "heads" (G rated picture is located to the left.) To Paul's displeasure, he finds that Mr. Park's "head" is quite massive. Then, they went about comparing the sizes of their craniums. ;)
	Pictures of Absolutely Nothing!!!!! So what exactly surrounds the cities of Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID??? With numerous opportunities, while being armed with a digital camera, I set out to ascertain what exactly exists beyond civilization... My preliminary studies have found that NOTHING ABSOLUTE (Possibly a new drink from the PNW?) does or can exist in such a void. Nothing, I tell you, Nothing! For almost an 80 mile radius a barren wasteland can be observed. My photo record can be found within!
	Xmas Party at Dr. Wei's Dwelling After a mass exudes from Pullman, WA, of various personalities of the graduate elite an assemblage was organized at Weiya's Neighbors Home (a.k.a. Dr. Wei's Abode) of the remaining brotherhood from Room 332!!! Once we dispensing with formalities, we began our Traditional Chinese Feast in celebration of Xmas! We then finished up the evening with some Classic Christmas Cinema, staring none other than Jackie Chan!

Sleepless in Seattle
	Adventures of Three Curious Characters... It sure seemed like Wonderland, after escaping the little village of Pullman. The following pictorial account details many escapades including bungee jumping off the Space Needle, encounters with dinosaurs, operation of a spy plane, confrontations with curious apes, and a detour which ended in a short space walk outside NASA's spacecraft.

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