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Walk the Loop!!! Physics Friday Fun!

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The sun is out—let’s get outside! Meet at noon on the second-floor stairwell for a walk around the loop. Enjoy fresh air, sunshine, good company, and some physics talk (or just the weather)....

Posted: September 12, 2025, 9:08 AM

Get in on the Physics Action! Follow us on Instagram!!!

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Hey Retrievers! Physics isn’t just in the classroom — it’s experiments, events, and epic discoveries waiting for you. Follow @umbcphysics, tag your own physics moments with #UMBCPhysicsFam, and...

Posted: September 9, 2025, 10:47 AM

Department of Physics Welcomes Dr. Daniel Suárez-Forero

Daniel Suárez-Forero is joining the Physics Department as an Assistant Professor in the fields of experimental quantum physics and condensed matter. He will lead the “Group of Quantum Optics of...

Posted: August 25, 2025, 9:47 AM

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Congratulations to Dr. Eric Anderson!

Dr. Anderson has been awarded a Faculty Accessibility Trailblazer Award from the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services in recognition of his commitment to accessibility and inclusion...

Posted: August 14, 2025, 3:15 PM

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Prof. Foord's group receives NSF award.

You can now read a story spotlighting the research and two students who play key roles in the project. Please see the UMBC news release for more details. Photo by Brad Ziegler for UMBC.

Posted: July 18, 2025, 11:21 AM

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Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Diederich!

Assistant professor Geoffrey M. Diederich has been awarded the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from ORAU. Professor Diederich was one of just 36 recipients of the award from 164...

Posted: June 11, 2025, 9:23 AM

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Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Gonzales!

Dr. Gonzales is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Leadership and Engagement Award from the UMBC Latinx and Hispanic Faculty Association.

Posted: May 30, 2025, 3:44 PM

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