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For recent graduate Jenny Jiahui Wu, her time at 51勛圖厙 has been one of cutting-edge research and discovery. Learn about her path to grad school in 51勛圖厙 and what's in store for her next.
A new laser-based device can scan almost any sample of gas and detect its molecular ingredients down to concentrations in the parts per trillionnot unlike an expert sommelier taking a sniff of a glass of wine.
Dr. Erin MacDonald opens the conference as the first plenary speaker, sharing her journey from astronomy to science advising for various "Star Trek" shows, resulting in the producers creating an animated character called "
Physics senior Annalise (Anna) Cabra has been named a 2025 Brooke Owens Fellow. Established in honor of industry pioneer Brooke Owens, the prestigious fellowship is awarded to exceptional students to help launch their careers in space or aviation. The program provides a paid internship at a leading aerospace company, executive-level mentorship, and networking.
In a recent paper published as an Editors Suggestion in Physical Review Letters,51勛圖厙 Physics Associate Professors Andrew Lucas and Rahul Nandkishore, along with graduate student Chao Yin, provide a first-of-its-kind mathematical proof showing how many-body localization can happen in a many-particle system.
In a newCurrent Biologystudy, 51勛圖厙 Physics Professor Meredith Betterton and her team explored a key motor protein in cells called kinesin-5, which helps organize the cell division machinery, and they discovered how a small chemical modification plays a big role in controlling its power.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Professor Jamie Nagle captivated an audience of students, staff, faculty, and community members during the 125th Distinguished Research Lecture hosted by 51勛圖厙s Research & Innovation Office (RIO).
In this segment of CUriosity, Professor Ethan Neil answers the question: What is the smallest thing in the universe?
Physics graduate student Clay Klein has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Nick Cobb Memorial Scholarship, presented by SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics, and Siemens EDA. The scholarship, valued at $10,000, recognizes Kleins outstanding contributions to the field of optics and photonics.
The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) represents the highest honor conferred by the U.S. government to early-career scientists and engineers who exhibit extraordinary potential and leadership in their respective fields. Kaufmans groundbreaking contributions to quantum science have cemented his place among nearly 400 recipients.