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This year, eight PSD instructors and students have been honored for excellence in teaching the next generation of physical and mathematical scientists.

Congrats to Nick Feamster, Neubauer Professor of Computer Science, who has won a Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.

Julius Jellinek, a Senior Fellow in the University of Chicago’s Computation Institute from 2006 to 2018 and Senior Scientist Emeritus at Argonne National Laboratory, passed away on April 6. He was 80.

In recognition of their longstanding support of the University of Chicago and generous contributions to expanding data science education and research, the University has named the Data Science Institute’s new home at 5460 S. University Ave. in honor of Yuji Suzuki, SM’70, and in memory of his late wife, Lorraine Suzuki, PhD’73.

Third-years Arthur Costa, Shelley Fernando, Mason McCormack, and Vincent Wang, all of whom study PSD or joint-PSD subjects, earn the prestigious award for their research.

How UChicago physicists delayed the formation of viscous fingers between fluids.

Data analyzed by UChicago scientists reveals exoplanet Kua’kua is dark and rocky, offering clues to search for habitable worlds.

How an RNA pioneer’s discovery of reversible methylation launched a new era in the chemical and biological sciences.

On the trading floor at Cboe Global Markets, a group of students from the MS in Applied Data Science program gathered near the closing bell as the final seconds of the trading day ticked down. When the clock hit 3:15 PM, MS-ADS student Adaora Ezike rang the bell. 

'Advancing Together' report offers roadmap for strengthening quantum-focused awareness, preparation, mobility, employer leadership, and coordination.

This past weekend, a new group of high school students graduated from the Saturday Morning Quantum program. Hosted by Fermilab, the course allows students to engage directly with lab quantum scientists and engineers while exploring core topics in quantum science.

In a UChicago Magazine interview, President Paul Alivisatos, AB’81, reflects on preserving, renewing, and expanding what makes the University of Chicago vital.

Physics grad student Nathaniel Alden found that high-energy particle impacts can produce radio flashes from within Antarctic ice.

David Awschalom speaks on the history of quantum technologies, how it shapes the Chicagoan identity, and how the technology may shape the future. 

Congratulations to Rebecca Willett, the 2026 recipient of the Arthur L. Kelly Faculty Prize!