Physics & Astronomy
Physics Students Investigate Great Mysteries of the Universe
Undergraduates conduct particle physics research with Belle II experiment April 6, 2022 By Staff Report Four physics majors are working with a University of Mississippi professor and an international team of scientists to search for new particles and interactions that may help solve big questions about the universe. Along the way, they’re getting a head start on […]
Machines, Intimacy Topics for Two Hybrid Oxford Science Cafes
Computer science, neuroscience professors to present during in-person and virtual events March 15, 2022 By Edwin B. Smith Machine learning and animal/human intimacy bonds are the topics for two hybrid Oxford Science Cafes scheduled for March 22 and 24 by faculty researchers from the University of Mississippi and University of Texas. Both programs will be conducted in-person […]
Physics Undergraduate Spotlight: Wil Stacy
Wil Stacy is a senior from Southaven, Mississippi, majoring in physics at the University of Mississippi. He is working with Jake Bennett, an experimental elementary particle physicist and assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and presented his research findings as part of the Belle II experiment at the annual meeting of the […]
UM Researchers Sending Sonic Experiment to Space Station
Project aims to develop method to control fluids in zero gravity using sound waves February 17, 2022 By Mitchell Diggs A device that can move liquids without physical contact sounds like the stuff of science fiction, so perhaps it’s appropriate that a prototype of just such a marvel is headed to the International Space Station for an […]
Secret Lives of Middle-Aged Stars Topic for Hybrid Oxford Science Cafe
Delta State professor to discuss life cycles, magnetism during Feb. 15 in-person/virtual event February 11, 2022 By Edwin B. Smith The life cycles and magnetism of stars is the topic for a hybrid Oxford Science Café scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 15) and organized by University of Mississippi physics and astronomy faculty researchers. The program will be […]
Physics Undergraduate Spotlight: Matthew Mestayer
Matthew Mestayer, a physics major from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in his junior year at the University of Mississippi, He is working with Jake Bennett, an experimental elementary particle physicist and assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and presented his research findings as part of the Belle II experiment at the annual meeting […]
Physics Undergraduate Spotlight: Paul Gebeline
Paul Gebeline is a senior from Kiln with double majors in mathematics and physics at the University of Mississippi. He is working with Jake Bennett, an experimental elementary particle physicist and assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and presented his research findings as part of the Belle II experiment at the annual […]
Physics Undergraduate Spotlight: Sakul Mahat
Sakul Mahat from Dharan, Nepal, is a physics major in his senior year at the University of Mississippi. He is working with Jake Bennett, an experimental elementary particle physicist and assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and presented his research findings as part of the Belle II experiment at the annual meeting […]
‘Spooky Physics’ Returns in Person to Haunt UM Campus
Department of Physics and Astronomy offers fun and frights for all ages October 22, 2021 by Edwin B. Smith After having to go virtual last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy will present its annual “Spooky Physics Night” in-person on Oct. 29. The free program starts at 6 p.m. […]
Subatomic Particles Topic for Virtual Oxford Science Café
UM physicist to discuss Muon g-2 experiment findings during Oct. 19 event on Zoom October 15, 2021 by Edwin B. Smith The ongoing findings of a groundbreaking experiment involving subatomic particles is the topic for a virtual Oxford Science Cafe scheduled for Oct. 19 by a University of Mississippi faculty member who is part of […]