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What's happening in the UNO Physics Department

| View in browser Events Pizza and Advising Oct. 6th, 12-1 PM, DSC 111 Learn about Research Experiences for Undergraduates from fellow students, senior projects, and more about the program. We'll also have FREE pizza! SPS Visits National Lab Oct. 16-17, Iowa The SPS organized a visit to Ames National Lab, Iowa State University, and University of Iowa. 13 students will tour laboratories, and learn about programs and employment opportunities. Join the SPS to be a part of the next trip. Learn more about the SPS Opportunities NASA Internships Contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor. The deadline for Spring 2024 applications is in November. Learn more Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics Applications are open through October 23  The APS CUWiP provides UG women the opportunity to experience a professional conference, info about grad school and professions in physics, and access to other women in physics. If you are interested in attending, talk with Dr. Moore. The department has funds for travel costs. Learn more Student Ambassadors Becoming an American Physical Society Student Ambassador is a unique leadership opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students. Learn more Spotlight Physics Faculty Awarded $2.8M Grant Drs. Sabirianov and Krasnoslobodtsev were recently awarded a $2.8M grant in collaboration with colleagues from multiple other institutions. The team will search for novel materials exhibiting unique magnetic properties with applications in sensing, electronics, and energy. The UNO-specific portion of the grant is $631,308, raising the department's current fiscal year funding total to $2.6M. 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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