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
Artificial intelligence’s (AI) visual capabilities extend past those of the human eye. This makes AI a powerful tool for detection. Dr. Ridwan Sakidja, CNAS, and Dr. Sheryl Brahnam, COB, want to see AI used in many new ways. About their research Sakidja and Brahnam propose using machine learning (ML) to examine materials for defects. This includes composites or … [Read more...] about Artificial intelligence offers real promise for cross-disciplinary research
As a result of COVID-19, many people have developed an interest in understanding how viruses work over the past year. Dr. Kartik Ghosh, distinguished professor of physics, has studied this topic for the past decade. He and other physicists, chemists and biologists started an interdisciplinary group about 10 years ago. Their research could help scientists discover how … [Read more...] about Teaming up to take down COVID-19