Photo (L to R): Morgan Himes, Ben Sherwin, and Caeli Benyacko. Not pictured: Thiago Arnaud and Carlton Smith Congratulations to the UF Physics undergraduate students, Ben Sherwin, Caeli Benyacko, Thiago Arnaud, Carlton Smith, and Morgan Himes who received awards and honorable mention from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship […]
Photo credit: Jeff Bezos The Lake Nona Impact Forum is an annual invitation-only event that convenes a collection of the brightest minds from the health, wellness, and medical innovation ecosystem. This exclusive event serves as a catalyst for global health innovation in Lake Nona’s Smart City of the Future. Each year […]
Kathryn McGill, an Instructional Assistant Professor at UF Physics, is featured in the April spotlight of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT): “It feels only fitting to begin this narrative for the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) by acknowledging the tremendous impact my AP Physics C teacher, Mr. […]
Photo (L to R) Loida Del Rio Rosado, Sam Dillon, and Christos Litos Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) make a major, impactful contribution to teaching and learning at the University of Florida. Each academic year, the UF Graduate School recognizes the most industrious and innovative among them with the Graduate Student Teaching […]
Shubhagata Bhaumik, a graduate student in Physics, has been honored with the prestigious Association of Academic Women (AAW) Emerging Scholar Award. Recognized for her groundbreaking work in gravitational wave astronomy, the award selection committee noted that “Shubhagata works in gravitational wave astronomy, in particular on the astrophysics of black hole […]
Congratulations to Christopher McKinney, an undergraduate student in UF’s Physics department, for being selected as one of the recipients of the William Oegerle Scholarship in Physics and Astronomy. Named after UF alumnus Dr. William Oegerle, this scholarship is designed to support undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional potential in conducting research […]
Biswaranjan Behera, an adjunct assistant scientist working with Professor Heather Ray’s group, has been selected as the Ambassador for the 2023 EDIA Recognition Awards by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Within the Fermilab community, numerous individuals play pivotal roles in advancing EDIA […]
UF Physics recently organized a staff appreciation event to express gratitude towards the technical, administrative, and facilities staff for their efforts and achievements over the past year. Thanks to all for your hard work!
Mark your calendars! On February 23, 2024, UF Physics will be hosting a seminar by Dr. Azra Bihorac, who will be speaking on “Bringing AI to Medicine and Healthcare.” Join UF Physics for the “Girls Do Science 2024” event this Saturday, February 10, at 10:00 AM, as we celebrate the […]
It’s Stand Up & Holler for Gator Nation Giving Day! Over the past 5 years, Giving Day has mobilized The Gator Nation to support causes at UF that foster innovation and growth to empower the next generation for a life of broad and meaningful impact. The Physics Unrestricted fund promotes community and engagement in physics teaching and […]