Topology and

Electron Spin

May 5th, 12-1 PM, DSC 110

We'll learn how a simple demonstration with a leather belt unlocks some interesting issues in topology with applications to the quantum spin of electrons. We'll also eat pizza!

Student Presentations and Pizza

May 12th, 12-1:30 PM, DSC 110

Come see physics majors present their senior projects through short 10-minute talks. You'll learn what other students have been working on and prepare for your own future capstone experience. We'll also have pizza!

Be a Learning Assistant

Undergraduate Learning Assistant Fellows help students in our physics labs think like physicists and work with professors to make labs better. Apply today for a $1,000 fellowship for fall.

Congratulations Graduates!

The following physics majors are scheduled to graduate in May:

• Ethan Stark
• Ricardo Encarnacion
• Keegan Duhon
• Alexander McFayden
• Dylan Wilson
• Kristen Rodenhausen

Northern Lights

Physics instructor Len Hillhouse was on KLKN-TV in Lincoln discussing the northern lights visible in Nebraska last week. This is an excellent primer on the science behind the phenomena.

$2M for STEM Education

Physics professor Dr. Chris Moore received a $2 million award from the US Dept. of Ed. for the ONE STEM Initiative. ONE stands for Omaha NE, and the initiative will increase access to STEM programming and grow the Nebraska STEM workforce.

Have an event that you would like to share with the rest of the physics program? An announcement or student spotlight? Let us know.

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