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
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
Modern science often requires sophisticated tools. The materials science field is no exception. Novel materials – like thin film devices and semiconductors – form the backbone of the industry today. These materials must be grown using fabrication equipment. Materials science graduate student Sinjan Majumder recently completed thesis-oriented research on such … [Read more...] about Building capabilities to reach greater results
PAMS senior Kali Shoaf attended the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) Jan. 17-19 in Norman, Oklahoma. She received the title of “Best Physics” for her conference presentation, along with two other presenters. About her research Shoaf analyzes changes in stars’ brightness called pulsations using NASA space telescope data from the Transiting Exoplanet … [Read more...] about Brightening the horizon of the sciences through star research and female empowerment