From bioinspired structure formation to particle-based metamaterials Andreas Fery Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden and Technical University Dresden, Germany Metallic nanoparticles offer a number of interesting optical and electronic effects. A prominent example is localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), which … Read more
Did you know that the Universe is very environmentally friendly? It recycles! Interstellar gas serves as the 'recycling bin' for the Milky Way, helping create the planets we see today. Join us as Dr. Fabian Heitsch gives us the inside scoop on … Read more
Probing the Early Universe with Dark Matter Annihilation Observations of the oldest light in the Universe and other astronomical measurements indicate that only 5% of the current energy content of the Universe is stored in elements found on the periodic … Read more
Physics From the Ground Up – our monthly talk series hosted at Lanza’s Cafe aimed at presenting exciting physics research to the general public. Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at Lanza's Cafe in Carrboro
Time Reversal Symmetry Violation in Neutral Systems: The Nuclear Schiff Moment and Atomic EDM The electric dipole moment (EDM) is the "smoking gun" of time reversal symmetry violation. For a neutral atom, the nuclear EDM is screened by the … Read more
Defects in Perovskites- a Key Differentiator from other Semiconductors Electronic defects within the band gap of semiconductor materials play critical roles in determining the efficiency and stability of their photovoltaic devices. Eliminating deleterious defects in semiconductors or passivating them during … Read more
STEM Majors Career Exploration and Experience Fair, Great Hall of the Student Union. For more information see https://careers.unc.edu/students/career-graduate-education-and-networking-events/ This virtual event brings together employers who want to help students from All Majors explore various career pathways in their industries … Read more
This in-person event brings together the following: Employers who want to help students from All Majors (including STEM) explore various career pathways in their industries and answer questions about what they can do with their majors and career interests. Additionally, for … Read more
This in-person event brings together the following: Employers who want to help students from All Majors (including STEM) explore various career pathways in their industries and answer questions about what they can do with their majors and career interests. Additionally, for … Read more
Discover the Material Science PhD program at UNC- Chapel Hill and it's exciting research opportunities. Sign up for one-on-one meetings and discuss your career plans with faculty. Learn about open research opportunities in the department. Meet our PhD. students … Read more