Tag: physics
View the moon at UMR’s Observatory Nov. 16
The moon will be visible after sunset on Friday, Nov. 16, and amateur astronomers, curious skywatchers and the general public will be able to view it through the University of Missouri-Rolla Observatory’s 16-inch telescope. Viewing is subject to weather conditions.
Read More »Dan Waddill named chair of physics at UMR
Dr. Dan Waddill, professor of physics at the University of Missouri-Rolla and senior investigator in UMR’s Graduate Center for Materials Research, has been named chair of the physics department at UMR. The appointment took effect Aug. 1.
Read More »UMR astronomy lecture to feature the ‘power of the dark side’
Learn what astronomers mean when they use terms like “dark matter” and “dark energy” at a free lecture to be held on the University of Missouri-Rolla campus.
Read More »Researchers build ultrasound version of the laser
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Rolla and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have built an ultrasound analogue of the laser.
Read More »UMR professor receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Allan Pringle, Curators’ Teaching Professor of physics at the University of Missouri-Rolla, is the recipient of a 2006 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Read More »Emilio Nanni: Global research
Growing up, Emilio Nanni knew his father enjoyed his job and that one day he would follow in his dad’s footsteps. What he didn’t realize was that those footsteps would one day echo on the same campus.
Read More »View moon and planets at UMR Observatory
For a good view of features on the moon or a sighting of Saturn’s rings, look no further than the University of Missouri-Rolla Observatory. The observatory will host three Visitors’ Nights during the current semester, including one at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.
Read More »UMR’s Pringle named Curators’ Teaching Professor
Dr. Allan Pringle, professor of physics at the University of Missouri-Rolla, was named a Curators’ Teaching Professor during UMR commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17.
Read More »UMR observatory to host Visitors’ Night
The University of Missouri-Rolla physics department will host a Visitors’ Night at UMR’s astronomical observatory at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The public is invited to view the moon and Mars through the observatory’s 16-inch telescope.
Read More »UMR physicist named fellow of American Physical Society
Dr. Michael Schulz, professor of physics at the University of Missouri-Rolla and director of the UMR Laboratory for Atomic, Molecular and Optical Research, has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society.
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