Senior Yadira Gaibor of the department of physics, astronomy and materials science took part in the WAVE Fellows program during the summer of 2020. Due to the pandemic, the program occurred virtually. Gaibor shares how the program benefited her learning and professional growth. Studying the stars Stars are not always safe in outer space. They can explode or collide … [Read more...] about An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research
The 2020 American Astronomical Society Division of Planetary Sciences (AAS DPS) Meeting took place virtually Oct. 26-30. Seniors Yadira Gaibor and Meredith Vogel from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science presented at the conference: Gaibor presented “Constraints on Warm Jupiter Formation and Evolution from Planetary Companions.” Vogel … [Read more...] about Connecting passions for the planetary sciences
Dr. Robert Mayanovic, department head of physics, astronomy and materials science, recently participated in the Materials Science & Technology (MS&T) 2020 Conference. The conference took place virtually Nov. 2-6. Mayanovic presented a talk titled “Investigations of materials under extreme hydrothermal conditions using synchrotron and complementary techniques” at … [Read more...] about Supporting technical innovation
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) hosted the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium Nov. 12-16. We are grateful to all who took part in the event and would like to offer special recognition to all who won awards at the symposium. About the award winners Award winners at the symposium include: Biology: … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2020 CNAS Undergraduate Research Symposium award winners
The materials science field of today depends on use of modern technology. This includes electronics and spintronic devices, which harness power from electrons. To increase the devices’ value, manufacturers strive to make them smaller and less energy-consuming. Compounds known as MHNCs switch between states of spinning electrons quickly. Their use helps … [Read more...] about Changing values, changing results