Professor Emeritus of Physics Joshua Goldberg G’50, ’52 Ph.D. laid the groundwork for the discovery of gravitational waves.

Assistant Professor of Physics Alison Patteson’s research on the concept of “emergence” in living systems was selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to receive an Early-Concept Grant For Exploratory Research (EAGER) award on Sept. 12. The NSF selected Patteson’s proposal to be one of 33 funded from a pool of 800 entries. According to the NSF website, Patteson’s research was selected chiefly for its potential “to address grand challenges in fundamental research or in STEM education.”

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded major grants to members of Syracuse University’s BioInspired Institute, supporting their research into complex biological systems and innovative materials.

Using observations of neutron star collisions, Professor Duncan Brown will study the nature of matter.

ROTC cadet Isabella Lee is a physics and neuroscience major who perseveres through difficult work and then enjoys sharing what she’s learned with other students.

A&S team’s research published in PNAS.

Due to high demand for summer courses, the Physics Department, College of Arts & Sciences, and University College have increased the enrollment cap for two exciting summer courses at Syracuse University:

• Astronomy 101 Our Corner of the University, and
• Physics 211 General Physics I

Classes start May 18, so enroll today!

Articles featured in Physical Review X and Physical Review Letters.