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Chicago Quantum Exchange announces seven new partnerships to advance research, training

Argonne and UChicago physicist searches for new uses for X-ray lasers and ways to support junior scientists
 

Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech

Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty who received named, distinguished service professorships

UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations. New policies, shared commitment to public health aim to keep University community safe

Building a “quantum repeater” is key to long-distance quantum communication

This month PSD researchers have been featured for their efforts to find evidence of the elusive Axion Particle, develop UV light disinfection arrays for N95 masks, and identify that a mysterious interstellar visitor was a dark hydrogen iceberg.

NASA’s TESS, Spitzer missions discover a world orbiting a unique young star near us

Three PSD students have been awarded the Physical Sciences Teaching Prize for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Awardees include Jesus Alvarez and Clare Keenan of the Department of Chemistry and Aaron Slipper of the Department of Mathematics.

PSD's July spotlight is Carla Strickland, UChicago STEM Education Digital Curriculum Developer. Carla has been with UChicago for almost twelve years.

A black hole's lunch provides a treat for astronomers — Assoc. Prof. Daniel Holz explains the significance of a newly discovered (and indeterminate) astronomical object

UChicago researchers led by Prof. Peter Eng develop a faster, better way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse

Prof. Awschalom says new CQE analysis shows promise of quantum technologies based on silicon carbide

Dean Angela Olinto shares lasting lessons from her dad in the New York Times

Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars on StartTV