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title: Dark Energy + Study Space + Radio Interview
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What's happening in the UNO Physics Department

| View in browser Events Dark Matter & Energy: Expanding Universe Feb 23rd, 12 - 1 PM, DSC 169 Dark energy is the leading candidate for causing the accelerating expanding universe. Dr. Bharat Ratra will describe the astronomical data which persuade cosmologists that dark energy and dark matter exist. Physics and Pizza March 1st, 12 - 1 PM, DSC 143 This is an informal event for physics students to meet with and mingle with physics faculty. We'll have free pizza! Opportunities Physics Study Space DSC 149 Our new physics study space is now open for all majors in DSC 149. This room has key card access, so use your MavCard to access the room and hang out with other physics majors. Not on the list? Contact Katrina Washington to get added. Spotlight How are these giant stones moving? Physics professor Dr. Moore answers this question and talks about how science provides us with endless wonderment along with a process for making sure we don't delude ourselves. This was part of a series for KIOS Public Radio on Telling Science Stories. Listen to the Interview Have an event that you would like to share with the rest of the physics program? An announcement or student spotlight? Let us know. Let us know Visit our website The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. University of Nebraska Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182, United States, 402.554.2800 Manage preferences |
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