July
The key device needed for a quantum internet
July 1, 2020
Building a “quantum repeater” is key to long-distance quantum communication
June
PSD in the News - June 2020
June 26, 2020
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
June 25, 2020
NASA’s TESS, Spitzer missions discover a world orbiting a unique young star near us
Jesus Alvarez, Clare Keenan, and Aaron Slipper awarded teaching prizes
June 24, 2020
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 Spotlight: Carla Strickland
June 24, 2020
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. Holz on a newly discovered astronomical object
June 24, 2020
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
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
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 shares lasting lessons from her dad in the New York Times
Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars
June 19, 2020
Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars on StartTV
Equity, diversity, and inclusion learning materials
June 18, 2020
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.
Chemist Sarah King honored with Beckman Foundation’s Young Investigator Award
June 18, 2020
Chemist Sarah King honored with Beckman Foundation’s Young Investigator Award
XENON1T dark matter detector picks up unexplained new signal
June 18, 2020
XENON1T dark matter detector picks up unexplained new signal
Jared Siegel has been awarded a Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award
June 17, 2020
Jared Siegel has been awarded a Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award medal for his poster on supernova remnant W49B at the recently concluded 236th AAS meeting.
University of Chicago STAGE lab docuseries takes viewers into the lives and labs of scientists
June 16, 2020
Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist offers an online sneak peek of its pilot episode online June 25 at noon and 8 p.m.