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The RESOLVE G3 Group Finding Algorithm and the HI Masses of Galaxy Groups at z~0 Galaxy groups, systems of galaxies occupying a common dark matter halo, are dynamic environments where processes such as large-scale gas accretion, merging, and feedback can … Read more

We test the assumption of entropy conservation between Big Bang nucleosynthesis (BBN) and recombination by considering a massive particle that decays into a mixture of photons and other relativistic species. We employ Planck temperature and polarization anisotropies, COBE/FIRAS spectral distortion … Read more

Robert Griffin, MIT Dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) has become an invaluable tool to enhance sensitivity of magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR, enabling the study of biomolecules and materials which are otherwise intractable. In this presentation we explore some new aspects … Read more

Meet peers who are doing research and connect with them! Learn to talk to potential research mentors and/or broaden your research network. We’ll help you figure out the basics of networking including tips on how to talk to new people, … Read more

Come check out Astronomy on Tap Triangle's short and engaging talks about astronomy over beer. Find us in the taproom of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, NC from 7-9 PM on Wednesday, October 5th! Have you ever looked up at the night … Read more

K2 provided a phenomenal opportunity to study properties of stars in clusters, particularly young low-mass stars, far beyond the expectations of the original Kepler mission. The high-precision photometry provided by K2 allows us to probe stellar variability to lower masses and lower amplitudes than has ever been done before. Younger stars are generally more rapidly rotating and have larger star spots than older stars of similar masses, so spots rotating into and out of view reveal the (surface) rotation rate of these stars. K2 has monitored stars from several clusters, most notably Rho Oph (~1 Myr), Taurus (~5 Myr), USco (~20 Myr), the Pleiades (~125 Myr), and Praesepe (~700 Myr). The light curves have yielded thousands of rotation rates, and revealed far greater diversity in light curves than was anticipated. Now that we have TESS data as well, we can add stars from many more clusters, including the Upper Centaurus-Lupus (UCL) and Lower Centaurus-Crux (LCC) young moving groups (~15 Myr). In this talk, I will review my K2 results including new TESS results from UCL/LCC.

Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars. The awards are open to postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines and are designed to assist postdoctoral scholars in their continued … Read more

The Graduate School is excited to announce that graduate student Mackenna Wood from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has advanced to our top 10 in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final Competition scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. in Bondurant … Read more

Prof. Jon Engel Perspectives on the 2022 Nobel Physics Prize Friday, October 14th, 2:30-3:30 pm, Phillips Hall 247. Coffee and cookies will be served in Phillips 269, 2:00-2:30 pm.

No regular colloquium today. Special event: "APS Chapter Graduate Student Colloquium"   The UNC APS Chapter is happy to host three graduate students to give brief and informal presentations on their research. It is an opportunity to connect and share … Read more

This fair brings together employers who are seeking to fill summer internships and full-time jobs with students from STEM and other majors.   It is also a great opportunity to expand your network (and practice your "elevator pitch") even if  … Read more

Type Ia supernovae are among the most scientifically valuable objects in modern astronomy, especially as “standard candles” for measuring cosmic distances. Despite their importance, the nature of supernova Ia progenitors remains a mystery—they arise either from a single white dwarf … Read more

As many as 50% of otherwise pristine white dwarf H or He photospheres show evidence of metal contamination resembling bulk-Earth composition. These metals are thought to accrete onto the surface of the white dwarf from a debris disk composed of … Read more

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Neutral atomic hydrogen (HI) is a critical ingredient in galaxy evolution because it serves as an intermediate phase between the warm-hot intergalactic medium and the cold molecular gas that forms stars in galaxies. In galaxy groups, systems of galaxies occupying … Read more

Brandon Yost Thesis Defense October 28th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in Phillips 258   Metal-organic frameworks are porous materials that can be used as catalysts for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents. The metal-organic framework and its interaction with … Read more

To honor Art Champagne's retirement

Did you know that trillions of neutrinos pass through our bodies every second? Understanding this mysterious ghost particle can help us unlock the mysteries of our universe! Join Dr Aobo Li as he explains what neutrinos are, why we need … Read more

Wednesday, November 2nd from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, NC Are you a fan of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars?! While we won't have any celebrities and we (probably) won't be doing any dancing, we'll … Read more

This is the 22nd Annual NC Master's and Doctoral Career Fair hosted by Duke University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, and Wake Forest University.  Meet with employers, expand your network, and explore potential career paths.   To attend the fair you must activate … Read more

Phillips Hall Room 277 and Virtually. Food will be served from 5:30 - 6:00 PM, and the town hall will happen from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.   This Town Hall is open to graduate students only and will allow attendees … Read more

This competition encourages students to tackle complex problems using systems thinking. Students are also encouraged to communicate their findings with a global audience. Register for our info session if you want to: - Develop systems level thinking - Formulate ways … Read more