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An out of this world opportunity to further galaxy research

January 12, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Gaibor in front of Baker Observatory

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

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Andrew Emerick, Caltech, Philip Hopkins, WAVE Fellows program, Yadira Gaibor

Connecting passions for the planetary sciences

December 9, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Image of night sky and telescope courtesy of Pexels.

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

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Meredith Vogel, Sarah Morrison, Yadira Gaibor

Supporting technical innovation

November 19, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Robert Mayanovic in lab

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

Filed Under: research Tagged With: Robert Mayanovic

Changing values, changing results

September 11, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Scientist dips pH probe into a chemical solution.

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

Filed Under: research, Students Tagged With: Abdullah Al Shafe, Robert Mayanovic

Artificial intelligence offers real promise for cross-disciplinary research

September 4, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Ridwan Sakidja and Sheryl Brahnam,

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

Filed Under: News, research Tagged With: Ridwan Sakidja, Sheryl Brahnam

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