Physics
Research aligns with foundation goal to sharpen ‘scientific understanding of the physical principles and mechanisms that distinguish living systems from inanimate matter.'
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Department of Physics named inaugural recipient of the Carl E. Wieman Award for Excellence for sustained commitment to high-quality undergraduate education.
Election recognizes Ye's extraordinary contributions to physics and quantum science, including pioneering advances in optical atomic clocks, precision measurement and quantum many-body physics.
Attorney General Phil Weiser spoke to Quantum Scholars Tuesday, emphasizing the need for critical thinking in a time when ‘our capacity to govern ourselves is now being undermined by the technologies that we need to govern.'
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder researcher Ivy Tan leads a project recently funded by Ocean Visions that aims to assess whether mixed-phase cloud thinning is a viable method for cooling the Arctic.
He and fellow honorees represent ‘what makes college campuses thrive as places of learning and growth.’
College of Arts and Sciences leadership and peers recognize the physics professor’s service, teaching and research with the award.
Like many rockstar scientists, 2025 physics Nobel Laureate John Martinis spent time in Boulder’s rich scientific ecosystem mentoring graduate students and inspiring others in quantum computing.
Quantum Scholars Emily Jerris and Annalise Cabra started Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØWomen of Quantum to help women interested in careers in quantum to network and share experiences.
Cumalat ‘literally re-shaped our understanding of the fundamental particles making up the known universe,’ colleagues note.