Each year the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars (ADTS) honors the University of Florida’s exceptional teaching and scholarship accomplishments by inducting into its membership faculty members who have demonstrated sustained innovation and commitment in both areas. Professor Selman Hershfield of UF Physics has been selected as one of two ADTS […]
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Pierre Sikivie Honored as Lifetime Fellow
Source: UF News UF Physics Professor Emeritus Pierre Sikivie is named one of twelve UF faculty to be named Lifetime Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The AAAS recognizes Pierre Sikivie as, “a distinguished professor of physics who is celebrated for his groundbreaking work on […]
Physics Undergraduate Students receive NSF GRFP Awards
Photo (L to R): Morgan Himes, Ben Sherwin, and Caeli Benyacko. Not pictured: Thiago Arnaud and Carlton Smith Congratulations to UF Physics undergraduate students, Ben Sherwin, Caeli Benyacko, Thiago Arnaud, Carlton Smith, and Morgan Himes who received awards and honorable mention from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program […]
Physics Undergraduates Attend Lake Nona Impact Forum
Photo credit: Jeff Bezos The Lake Nona Impact Forum is an annual invitation-only event that convenes a collection of the brightest minds from the health, wellness, and medical innovation ecosystem. This exclusive event serves as a catalyst for global health innovation in Lake Nona’s Smart City of the Future. Each year […]
Kathryn McGill is featured on AAPT April Spotlight
Kathryn McGill, an Instructional Assistant Professor at UF Physics, is featured in the April spotlight of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT): “It feels only fitting to begin this narrative for the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) by acknowledging the tremendous impact my AP Physics C teacher, Mr. […]
Physics Graduate Students receive UF Graduate School Teaching Awards
Photo (L to R) Loida Del Rio Rosado, Sam Dillon, and Christos Litos Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) make a major, impactful contribution to teaching and learning at the University of Florida. Each academic year, the UF Graduate School recognizes the most industrious and innovative among them with the Graduate Student Teaching […]
Physics graduate student receives AAW Emerging Scholar Award
Shubhagata Bhaumik, a graduate student in Physics, has been honored with the prestigious Association of Academic Women (AAW) Emerging Scholar Award. Recognized for her groundbreaking work in gravitational wave astronomy, the award selection committee noted that “Shubhagata works in gravitational wave astronomy, in particular on the astrophysics of black hole […]
UF Physics Undergrad Awarded the William Oegerle Scholarship in Physics and Astronomy
Congratulations to Christopher McKinney, an undergraduate student in UF’s Physics department, for being selected as one of the recipients of the William Oegerle Scholarship in Physics and Astronomy. Named after UF alumnus Dr. William Oegerle, this scholarship is designed to support undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional potential in conducting research […]
UF Physics Assistant Scientist awarded EDIA Ambassador for 2023
Biswaranjan Behera, an adjunct assistant scientist working with Professor Heather Ray’s group, has been selected as the Ambassador for the 2023 EDIA Recognition Awards by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Within the Fermilab community, numerous individuals play pivotal roles in advancing EDIA […]
Physics Staff Appreciation Event
UF Physics recently organized a staff appreciation event to express gratitude towards the technical, administrative, and facilities staff for their efforts and achievements over the past year. Thanks to all for your hard work!