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What's happening in the UNO Physics Department

| View in browser Events 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! Announcements 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. Apply Spotlight 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. Learn more $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. Learn more 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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