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Physicists pinpoint key property of material that both conducts and insulates
UW physicist have made the first-ever accurate determination of a solid-state triple point in a substance called vanadium dioxide, which is known for switching rapidly from an electrical insulator to a conductor. -
Top Grad Students Honored
Earning a PhD is accomplishment enough for most graduate students, but three recent grads received the A&S Graduate Medal along with their doctorates this spring
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Listening to the Big Bang
A UW physicist has used new satellite data to update his decade-old recreation of the sound of the Big Bang at the birth of the universe. -
A Leader in Physics Education
Lillian C. McDermott has dedicated her career to improving physics education using scientific research methods. The American Association of Physics Teachers is honoring her for her contributions to the field.
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Physicists for a Day
Through a national program, ten high school students spent a recent Saturday as physicists, analyzing real data from the world's largest particle accelerator and discussing their findings with scientists at a national lab.
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Thinking Nuclear
For 16 years, the Institute for Nuclear Theory has been bringing together scientists from around the world to explore questions in nuclear physics and related fields.
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The End of a Lifelong Journey
Astronaut Michael Anderson, who perished in the space shuttle Columbia, earned his B.S. from the UW College of Arts and Sciences in physics and astronomy.
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A Space Odyssey for A&S Alumni
Five A&S alumni who have been astronauts talk about their experiences.