Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Blog

Growing the materials of modern life

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Much of modern life relies on man-made materials.   The technology we use every day, like computers and cell phones, contain materials developed through lab research.   Dr. Tiglet Besara, assistant professor of physics, is among those leading materials research at Missouri State.   His work helps ensure materials develop and advance as needed to keep up with our … [Read more...] about Growing the materials of modern life

Building capabilities to reach greater results

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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

Brightening the horizon of the sciences through star research and female empowerment

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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

Reading the stars through Kepler’s map

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While the science of astronomy originated centuries ago, our understanding of late-evolution stars has origins in more recent decades. The creation of NASA’s Kepler space telescope made studying such stars and their detailed set of vibrations possible. In his paper, "K2 observations of the pulsating subdwarf B stars UY Sex and V1405 Ori,” Dr. Mike Reed studies the traits … [Read more...] about Reading the stars through Kepler’s map