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Hi! I’m Serafine, a Physics Bachelor’s student. Besides my studies I’m taking courses in (science) journalism because I have a great passion for writing, presenting and communicating! When I’m not busy getting people interested in science, I’m probably producing some transverse waves with a piano or applying Newtonian mechanics in the gym.

Articles

Interview

Shoot for the Moon

Becoming an astronaut: who hasn't ever dreamed of it? For André Kuipers, this dream became a reality. He had the opportunity to go to space twice, for a total of 203 days. We spoke to him for a glimpse into the life of an astronaut.

Elanor Feddema and Serafine Beugelink • November 15, 2023

Interview

And then suddenly you're a podcast host

As of May 11, the science faculty has its own podcast: Wetenschap op je Gemak (Dutch). We spoke to student Jordy Janssen, one of the show's hosts. How did he get involved in this project?

Serafine Beugelink • June 08, 2023

Background

Four physics facts to change how you view the world

Physics is incredibly cool, but it’s also hard. Exposing the universe’s secrets takes a good dose of dedication, endurance and mathematics. Good news: I studied physics so you don’t have to. Here are four physics facts to change how you view the world. Without maths.

Serafine Beugelink • November 04, 2022

Symposium

Rino-symposium: 25 years of physics for everyone

Last Thursday, the Rino foundation organized a science communication-oriented symposium honoring its 25th anniversary. Whoever was not there, do not worry. Here you can find the jokes (and precious insights) that you have missed, covering everything from crybabies to sewers.

Serafine Beugelink • May 16, 2022

Background

The math gene investigated

What’s the circumference of a circle? Or the square of sixteen? Such questions are really exciting to some people, but stressful to others. “I can’t do math” is an expression that’s all too common. Either you get it, or you don’t. But to what extent is a math level actually fixed?

Serafine Beugelink • May 05, 2022