UAlbany Launches Master’s Program in Computational Physics
The University at Albany is launching a master’s degree in computational physics to train future physicists, engineers and computer hardware and software designers to harness the power of numerical solutions of complex physical problems.
‘Project SAGES’ Supports UAlbany Women Researchers in STEM
Now in its second year, "Project SAGES" is thriving. The UAlbany initiative aims to increase representation and advancement of women researchers in STEM fields.
UAlbany Researchers at the NYS Mesonet, Ion Beam Lab Receive $1.87 Million Federal Boost
The funding is among $22 million secured for Capital Region projects through the federal budget passed last month.
Physicists Star with William Shatner in New UFO Documentary
A new documentary starring Star Trek’s William Shatner is asking the question: “Are we Alone?” And two UAlbany physicists are right in the middle of the search for answers. “A Tear in the Sky,” directed by Caroline Cory, follows a team of researchers using state-of-the-art technologies to study on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).
Eureka! Program Powers Girls to Succeed in STEM Fields
A nationally recognized endeavor by Girls Inc. that provides hands-on opportunities in STEM, the Capital Region Girls Inc. Eureka! program has 57 girls from a number of different schools attending UAlbany this summer to learn about atmospheric and environmental sciences, mathematics and statistics, physics, psychology, women’s studies, geography, planning, and sustainability, chemistry, ChoreoPhysics and biology.
UAlbany Scientists Hail Successful Startup of LUX-ZEPLIN
An international team of 250 scientists and engineers from over 35 institutions from the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal and South Korea, including University at Albany Assistant Professor Cecilia Levy and Associate Professor Matthew Szydagis has announced that the the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has passed startup operations and delivered first results.
Transformational Teaching Honored in Annual Torch Award
English Professor Jeffrey Berman was recognized as the 2022 Torch Award Professor, along with three outstanding nominees: Associate Professor Rita Biswas, Lecturer Marcie Newton and Associate Professor Matthew Szdagis.
OPEN HOUSE: THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS TABLE
The UAlbany accepted-student open-house event was a major success for the Physics Department, with prospective students and their families visiting the departmental table, run by Assoc. Prof. Matthew Szydagis. There they found handouts on our research and programs, a plasma ball they could play with, a cosmic-ray muon detector, and an enormous lithium battery