News: Faculty

2020

New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age

July 15, 2020

overheead view of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chilean desert

New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age


NSF awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago

July 14, 2020

Front of a stone building during autumn on UChicago campus

National Science Foundation awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago


Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research

July 9, 2020

Bill Fefferman against blue background

Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research


Linda Young, leader in X-ray sciences, pursues innovation, both in research and mentorship

July 7, 2020

Linda Young in black on purple background

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

July 2, 2020

A scientist working with a device to entangle sound particles

Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech


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

July 1, 2020

Headshot of Prof. Ka Yee C Lee

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


UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations

July 1, 2020

University of Chicago archway in fall colors

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


The key device needed for a quantum internet

July 1, 2020

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


PSD in the News - June 2020

June 26, 2020

PSD in white against a maroon background

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.


A black hole’s lunch provides a treat for astronomers — Assoc. Prof. Holz on a newly discovered astronomical object

June 24, 2020

Black hole in space illustration

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


Researchers develop a faster, better way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse

June 22, 2020

Six N95 masks in a row

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


New analysis shows promise of quantum technologies based on silicon carbide

June 22, 2020

Artistic representation of silicon carbide for quantum computing

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


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

June 20, 2020

Dean Angela Olinto at the beach with her father in Brazil

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


Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars

June 19, 2020

Film still of Wendy Freedman astronomer

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


Equity, diversity, and inclusion learning materials

June 18, 2020

Juneteenth Day of Freedom, Day of Reflection, June 19 in yellow on a crimson red background

We invite all PSD members to educate themselves on the importance of understanding different voices and points of view. We have compiled a list of suggested readings and films that address topics of race, identity, and equity.