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How Atomic Physics Research Spared the Resection of Lungs in Kids

By Rosa Tamara Branca posted 21 days ago
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You may often wonder what atomic, nuclear, or particle physics has to do with modern medicine. The answer is, quite a lot. In fact, many of the technologies currently used in hospitals around the country owe their own existence to fundamental research in physics, from MRI, PET and CT scanners, to radiation therapy. Recently, a new contrast agent obtained FDA approval for its use in both adults and children over six years old: hyperpolarized 129Xe gas (XENOVIEW). This contrast allows clinicians to visualize ventilation and gas exchange in the lungs in great details, something that traditional MRI alone, or other imaging modalities, cannot do. The ...
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2025 Beams, Pegram, and Slack Award Winners

By Rosa Tamara Branca posted 22 days ago
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The winners of the Beams, Pegram, and Slack Awards were announced at this year’s SESAPS Annual Meeting, at James Madison University, during the Friday's banquet . Their names and citations are listed below. Congratulations to all! A sincere thank-you also goes to the 36 volunteers who served on the three selection committees and, in less than a month, carefully reviewed 29 nomination packages submitted or carried forward from previous years across all three awards. This process would not have been possible without your expertise and dedication. As we look ahead to next year’s meeting, we warmly encourage you to nominate a meritorious ...
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SESAPS 2025 Undergraduate Awards

By Rosa Tamara Branca posted 22 days ago
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This year’s SESAPS meeting was held on the beautiful campus of James Madison University and featured an outstanding group of scientists from across the entire southeastern region. We had 45 undergraduate oral presentations and 54 undergraduate posters competing for this year’s undergraduate awards , all of them truly outstanding, making us proud of our students and the selection process a tough job. A huge shout-out to all our 31 volunteer judges for taking the time to review each presentation—we couldn’t have done it without you! Below is the list of this year's awardees. Congratulations to ALL of you for an outstanding job presenting ...
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Take Action: Meet with Congress to Advocate for Science Funding

By Madison Mincevich posted 05-27-2025
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With the Administration’s proposed cuts to science funding threatening our community, meeting with your Senators’ and Representative’s offices is one of the most impactful actions you can take. Nothing beats a face-to-face conversation. Having an effective in-person or video conversation with a congressional office, either locally or in Washington, D.C., may be easier than you think! Register for our webinar on June 5, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET to learn from policy and advocacy experts about: How to schedule and prepare for a meeting Tactics for effective advocacy on the science budget How to use APS tools and resources to ...
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Protect Science Funding: Contact Congress Now

By Madison Mincevich posted 05-14-2025
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Last Friday, President Trump proposed a devastating array of cuts to science, including a 52% cut to NSF, a 47% cut to NASA Science and a 28% cut to NIST. Students’ dreams and scientists’ careers of discovery, entrepreneurship, and social impact will be derailed if these cuts become reality. Right now, nothing is final - Congress decides what budget actually passes into law. The best thing we can do is make our community’s voice heard loud and clear: science is essential and these cuts are a terrible idea. You can write to your senators and representatives right now through APS’ official advocacy webpage. And, in a few weeks, there will ...
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Engage Scheduled Maintenance

By Madison Mincevich posted 03-25-2025
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Dear Members, Please be advised that the APS Engage platform will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET . The maintenance is expected to last approximately 15 minutes , during which access to the platform may be temporarily unavailable. Do I need to take any action? No action is required. Any posts or scheduled messages during the maintenance window will be automatically delayed and resume once maintenance is complete. Need assistance? If you experience any connectivity issues after the maintenance has concluded, please contact us at apsunits@aps.org for support. Thank you for your understanding ...
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Engage Scheduled Maintenance

By Madison Mincevich posted 03-21-2025
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Dear Members, Please be advised that the APS Engage platform will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 22, beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET . The maintenance is expected to last approximately 15 minutes , during which access to the platform may be temporarily unavailable. Do I need to take any action? No action is required. Any posts or scheduled messages during the maintenance window will be automatically delayed and resume once maintenance is complete. Need assistance? If you experience any connectivity issues after the maintenance has concluded, please contact us at apsunits@aps.org for support. Thank you for ...
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SESAPS 2024 Beams, Pegram, and Slack Awards

By Lamiaa El Fassi posted 10-29-2024
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In this year's SESAPS annual meeting at the University of North Carolina Charlotte , the winners of the Beams, Pegram, and Slack Awards were celebrated during the Friday, Oct. 25 th banquet. The awardees and their citations are listed below. Heartfelt Congratulations to all the awardees :)! Many thanks to the three evaluation and selection committees for thoroughly reviewing all outstanding nomination packages received this year or rolled over from previous years. This outcome could not have been achieved without your great help! Jesse W. Beams Award ( to recognize especially significant or meritorious research in physics conducted in the Southeast; ...
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SESAPS 2024 Awards for Best Undergraduate Poster and Talk

By Lamiaa El Fassi posted 10-29-2024
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In this year's SESAPS annual meeting at the University of North Carolina Charlotte , we had an unprecedented number of undergraduate talks, 40, and posters, 78, to evaluate. Judges were impressed by the high quality of all presentations, which made their task quite challenging but enjoyable. In the end, several students were honored in the best poster and talk competition. Congratulations to all awarded students with first- and second-place prizes and honorable mentions. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, passion, and perseverance. Rest assured, this is just the beginning of a bright and thriving future :)! Special thanks go also to all volunteered ...
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Abstracts Due Oct. 25: Joint March Meeting and April Meeting

By Madison Mincevich posted 10-10-2024
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The call for abstracts is open for the Joint March Meeting and April Meeting, called the APS Global Physics Summit. Share your March Meeting and April Meeting research at the APS Global Physics Summit. All abstracts are due Oct. 25. Become a presenter today ! #FeaturedNews
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Awards for Best Undergraduate Poster and Talk at SESAPS 2023

By Shane Hutson posted 11-13-2023
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This year's SESAPS meeting at Eastern Kentucky University had talks and posters from 47 undergraduate researchers. In the competitions for best poster and best talk, the judges had a difficult task because there were so many excellent presentations. Rest assured that the future of physics looks bright! Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions! And many thanks to the volunteer judges who took the time to carefully evaluate all the talks and posters. Best Undergraduate Poster Jessica Gerac, Appalachian State University Identification of extreme-ultraviolet transitions in highly charged Zr and Mo ions Best Undergraduate Poster - ...
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SESAPS Pegram, Slack and Beams Awards for 2023

By Shane Hutson posted 11-13-2023
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This year's winners of the Pegram, Slack and Beams Awards were announced at the SESAPS Annual Meeting this past weekend at Eastern Kentucky University . The awardees and their citations are below. Congratulations to all the awardees!!! George B. Pegram Award (for excellence in physics education in the southeast; more info on the Pegram Award ) Erin Bonning, Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Emory Planetarium, Emory University For developing a program of undergraduate education and public engagement of extraordinary breadth that reaches a diverse population and touches on an incredibly varied set of human endeavors; for her exceptional ...
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NSF Director Explains Vision for Science Agency in APS News

By Stephan Addo posted 05-19-2021
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NSF Director Explains Vision for Science Agency in APS News In the June edition of APS News, National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Sethuraman Panchanathan discusses his vision for the science agency, including its role in supporting research and training the future STEM workforce. Panchanathan is a computer scientist and engineer, and NSF’s 15 th director, after being confirmed by the US Senate on June 18, 2020. Additionally, he is a leader in science, engineering, and education with more than three decades of experience. Read about his vision for NSF here . #FeaturedNews ​
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APS STEM Workforce Report

By Stephan Addo posted 02-11-2021
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APS has released a new report that provides recommendations to strengthen the nation’s STEM workforce, including building research capacity among emerging research institutions (ERIs), establishing a clear path for international talent to study and work in the US, confronting hostile work environments, and addressing the shortage of qualified STEM teachers. Titled “Building America’s STEM Workforce: Eliminating Barriers and Unlocking Advantages,” the report examines both domestic and international challenges and opportunities. It synthesizes a range of public data and reports—complemented with surveys of physics department chairs and APS ...
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Welcome!

By Cortney A Bougher posted 10-05-2020
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Hello and welcome to your new unit website! APS has been hard at work revamping your current unit site and is excited to introduce your new online unit community — a member benefit powered by APS Engage . In keeping in line with APS’s strategic plan , this new site will not only serve our members, but will also serve the greater physics community as well. It will allow you to interact with other unit members beyond in-person meetings, share and discuss content relevant to your field of study and interests, and create a shared repository of useful resources. The site features: a community discussion board a unit community library a unit directory ...
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