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Ph.D. in Physics: Nimarta Chowdhary “Investigating the Properties of Transition Metal-Based Thin Films” Advisor: Dr. Theodosia Gougousi Maxwell Aifer “Linear Computing and Thermodynamics”...

Physics fans walk around the Hilltop circle in the perfect October sunshine on 10/18/2024. More walks and fun times ahead!   

Join us next week at GRIT X for an enlightening talk by Dr. Pittman! Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights—register now! https://research.umbc.edu/grit-x/

Physics fans enjoy the weather and walk around the hilltop circle during the lunch time on Sept. 20, 2024. More walks and fun times ahead!   

Matthew Pelton, Professor of physics, is a co-investigator and UMBC lead for the Quantum Photonics Integrated Design Center (QuPIDC), one of 10 new Energy Frontier Research Centers funded by the...

The UMBC Department of Physics is excited to welcome three new faculty members this Fall: Benjamin Owen, Geoffrey Diederich, and Fabio Anzà. Together, they bring new strengths to the department in...

Atmospheric Physics Ph.D. candidate Emily Faber is improving climate modeling with a Weather Program Office Innovation for Next Generation Scientists (WINGS) Dissertation Fellowship, sponsored by...

Ph.D. in Physics: Rachel Gelfand Mentor: Dr. Matthew Pelton "Spectroscopic Studies of Metals, Fluids, and Molecules on the Nanoscale Using Computational and Experimental Method" David Kanaar...

The following students were recognized at the 2024 CNMS Awards and Recognition Day on Friday, May 10, 2024. Outstanding Graduating Senior with Honors in Physics Cameron Hahn Maxfield Hartley...

Dr. Eileen Meyer has received the CNMS Mid-Career Faculty Excellence Award for 2024. This CNMS College-level award recognizes excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service/leadership by a...