Methods of Muon Detection and an Analysis of Cosmic Rays.*

Presenting the First results of an array of cosmic ray detectors assembled by a team of undergraduate students at EVC, using guidelines prescribed by the well established LBL Cosmic Ray Project. The objectives of this project are to explore different techniques and methods of collecting cosmic rays, create opportunities for hands-on experimental science for college students and initiate a culture of S.T.E.M. undergraduate research across Community Colleges. Cosmic rays are measured using plastic scintillators mounted to high voltage photomultiplier detectors and Geiger counters. Assembly of logic coincidence circuits and event displays circuits were used to test, process, and store data using an Arduino UNO micro-controller. At this conference meeting, experimental results and analysis would be presented, as well as plans utilizing cosmic ray detectors as a vehicle for outreach to increase greater awareness of doing hands-on science in local communities.