Creighton CROP Cooperation
Creighton CROP CooperationCooperation with Mt. Michael
Cooperation with Mt. MichaelFr. Liebl and the students at Mt. Micheal have participated in the CROP program from its beginning in 2000. The Mt. Micheal array is housed in the attic at Mt. Michael. Students do experiments between taking data runs on incoming cosmic rays.
Students are shown examining a detector, working with an oscilloscope, setting thresholds, and taking data.
Cooperation with West Douglas County Schools
Cooperation with West Douglas County SchoolsJohn Niemoth and the students at Waterloo High School have participated in the CROP program from its beginning in 2000. Waterloo High School is now part of the West Douglas County Schools.
The West Douglas County Schools array is housed on the roof of the former Waterloo High school. Nikki Baker graduated in June of 2005. John brought a new team for 2005-2006 to the 2005 CROP workshop.
John Niemoth is active in several science teachers' organizations. He is an advocate for hands on learning among science students. |
Cooperation with Westside High School
Cooperation with Westside High SchoolJohn Rogers and the students at Westside High School have participated in CROP from 2000 when it began.
John uses the detectors as teaching tools and trained students in the use of NIM technology, as well as the DAQ-Card.
Westside will place detectors on the roof this fall.
Creighton's Crop Array
Creighton's Crop Array
Northwest detector site. |
Northeast detector site. |
Southwest detector site. |
Southeast detector site. |
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Creighton University approved the use of the roof for detector placement. |