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Announcement of Spectroscopies in Novel Superconductors Santa Fe, NM

By Peter Joseph Hirschfeld posted 2 hours ago
Spectroscopies in Novel Superconductors Conference 2026 August 24-28, 2026 Santa Fe, New Mexico Website: sns2026.org Program Committee: Filip Ronning (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Jed Pixley (Rutgers University) Joe D. Thompson (Los Alamos National Laboratory) Stuart Brown (University of California Los Angeles) Ming Yi (Rice University) Jian-Xin Zhu (Los Alamos National Laboratory) SNS 2026 will follow a successful series of international conferences in Argonne (1991), Sendai (1992), Santa Fe (1993), Stanford (1995), Cape Cod (1997), Chicago (2001), Sitges (2004), Sendai (2007), Shanghai (2010), ...

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 30: “Neutron Vision: A New Window into Enhanced Oil Recovery” by Dr. Fahrurrozi Akba

By Madison Mincevich posted 18 days ago
“Neutron Vision: A New Window into Enhanced Oil Recovery” by Dr. Fahrurrozi Akba When: Thursday July 30, 2026 At 16:00 CEST (10:00 EDT) REGISTER HERE (to receive the Zoom link promptly, even without being APS member) Dr Fahrurrozi Akbar, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia Biography: Dr Fahrurrozi Akbar is an Instrument and Beamline Scientist at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), where he specializes in the advancement of neutron imaging systems. Since 2021, in collaboration with Trisakti University, his research has focused on the application of neutron tomography to characterize ...

SAVE THE DATE: SEP 24: "International Science Programme (ISP): A Global Success Story" by Prof. Carla Puglia

By Madison Mincevich posted 05-14-2026
"International Science Programme (ISP): A Global Success Story" by Prof. Carla Puglia When: Thursday September 24, 2026 At 16:00 CEST (10:00 EDT) REGISTER HERE (to receive the Zoom link, even without being an APS member) Prof. Carla Puglia , Physics and Astronomy Department at Universty of Uppsala Biography: Carla Puglia is the Director of the Physics Program at the International Science Programme (ISP), Uppsala University in Sweden. ISP is a unit working with research and education capability building in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in low- and lower middle-income countries. She is also responsible for the ISP program promoting ...

DMP Prize Session & Short Course at 2026 APS Global Physics Summit

By Madison Mincevich posted 05-01-2026
Short Course Instructors: Daniel Shoemaker (UIUC), Jennifer Fowlie (Northwestern Univ.), Kwabena Bediako (UC Berkeley) DMP Prize Session: Evelyn Hu (Harvard), Thomas Mikolajick (TU Dresden), Sayeef Salahuddin (UC Berkeley), Nicola Marzari (Univ. of Cambridge) #FeaturedNews

The Chair's Note - Spring 2026

By Ericka Donielle Stansbury posted 04-14-2026
Hello from your DPP Chair! I want to update you on what the DPP Executive Committee has been working on since our meeting in Long Beach. First, we said goodbye to Executive Committee members who finished their terms in the Fall: Members-at-Large Arturo Dominguez and David Schaffner, Secretary/Treasurer Sophia Gershman, and Past Chair Ed Thomas. Thank you for your service to our DPP community! We also welcomed several new members to the committee, including Eva Kostadinova, Liz Merritt and Steve Vincena. We also welcomed David Schaffner in his new role as our new Secretary/Treasurer. The Executive Committee has held several meetings this year in which ...

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 28: "Quantum Foundations to Field Deployments: An Indian Journey" by Prof. Urbasi Sinha

By Madison Mincevich posted 03-11-2026
"Quantum Foundations to Field Deployments: An Indian Journey" by Prof. Urbasi Sinha When: Thursday May 28, 2026 At 16:00 CEST (10:00 EDT) REGISTER HERE (to receive the Zoom link promptly, even without being APS member) Prof. Urbasi Sinha – Raman Research Institute & QuSyn Technologies (India) Biography: Professor Urbasi Sinha is a leading experimental quantum physicist at the Raman Research Institute India, a Canada Excellence Research Chair holder and founder of QuSyn Technologies. Her pioneering work in quantum optics, interference, and communication, has positioned her at the forefront of India’s rapidly ...

Upcoming 2026 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)

By Madison Mincevich posted 02-25-2026
CLEO Promotes Breakthroughs in Research and Applied Innovations May 17 - 21 Comprehensive, peer-reviewed technical sessions and market-focused programming, CLEO is the world’s premier international forum to learn about innovative advances, research and new technologies from the laser science industry. From quantum computing to advanced imaging technologies used to search for new life and planets in the galaxy, CLEO brings together all aspects of electro-optic technologies. With a distinguished history as the industry’s leading event on laser science, the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) is the premier international forum for scientific ...

Nominations for the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize are now open

By Madison Mincevich posted 02-13-2026
Nominations for the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize are now open. Follow this link for details . #FeaturedNews

Call for Committee Volunteers

By Ericka Donielle Stansbury posted 02-02-2026
The APS Division of Plasma Physics (APS-DPP) relies on the participation of its membership to carry out its mission of promoting plasma science and engineering. The growth and efficacy of DPP rely heavily on the diverse expertise and dedication of our membership. As we look toward our upcoming initiatives, we are inviting motivated members to apply for positions across several of our standing committees. We encourage you to review the different requirements for each of our active committees on our Appointed Committees page . Submit Volunteer Form Here #FeaturedNews

March 26 "Review of Medical Physics in Africa" by Prof. Stephen Inkoom

By Madison Mincevich posted 12-23-2025
"Review of Medical Physics in Africa" by Prof. Stephen Inkoom When: Thursday March 26, 2026 At 16:00 CET (11:00 EDT) REGISTER HERE (to receive the Zoom link promptly, even without being APS member) Stephen Inkoom – Deputy Director and Chief Research Scientist at the Radiation Protection Institute under Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GHANA). Biography: Prof. Stephen Inkoom obtained his PhD degree in Medical Physics in 2014 from the University of Ghana. The PhD programme was a sandwich programme between the University of Ghana and University of Crete, Greece with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency ...

JAN 29: "The Invisible Revealed: Showcasing the application of neutrons in Heritage Research" by Dr. Joseph Bevitt

By Madison Mincevich posted 12-23-2025
"The Invisible Revealed: Showcasing the application of neutrons in Heritage Research" by Dr. Joseph Bevitt When: Thursday January 29, 2026 At 16:00 CET (10:00 EST) View Recording See Slides REGISTER HERE (to receive the Zoom link promptly, even without being APS member) Dr. Joseph Bevitt, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation ( ANSTO) - Australia Biography: Dr Joseph Bevitt is a 3D imaging scientist and group manager at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering, where he leads the Imaging and Strain Scanning Group. He specializes ...

Join the APS Town Hall

By Madison Mincevich posted 11-18-2025
We invite you to join the upcoming APS Town Hall with APS President John Doyle, APS Chief Finance and Operating Officer Jane Gould, and APS Chief External Affairs Officer Francis Slakey, which will be taking place during the Annual Meeting of the Division of Plasma Physics. The Town Hall will be held in person and be live streamed on Monday, Nov. 24, from 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (CT) in the George R. Brown Convention Center, Grand Ballroom. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from APS leadership and engage in a discussion about the Society’s current initiatives and priorities. The conversation will address challenges facing our community, including ...

Join the APS Town Hall

By Madison Mincevich posted 11-18-2025
We invite you to join the upcoming APS Town Hall with APS President John Doyle, APS Chief Finance and Operating Officer Jane Gould, and APS Chief External Affairs Officer Francis Slakey, which will be taking place during the Annual Meeting of the Division of Plasma Physics. The Town Hall will be held in person and be live streamed on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (PST) at the Long Beach Convention Center, Room 104A/B. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from APS leadership and engage in a discussion about the Society’s current initiatives and priorities. The conversation will address challenges facing our community, including funding ...

DSOFT Virtual Student Conference

By Madison Mincevich posted 11-04-2025
We would like to invite you to attend the first-ever DSOFT Students’ Virtual Conference, taking place on November 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET . We have a great lineup of 20 speakers covering a diverse range of topics. See the flier for more details! To participate in the conference register today . The virtual conference aims to bring together researchers, scientists, and experts in soft matter physics to discuss the latest advancements in the field by students. Presenters will also describe their university/place of work for audience members that may be interested in learning about places to attend graduate school or other graduate ...

DPP Meeting 2025 - Poster Upload Deadline

By Madison Mincevich posted 11-03-2025
DPP Meeting 2025 - Poster Upload Deadline DPP asks all poster presenters to upload a copy of your poster to the virtual platform. Sharing your poster online will allow the virtual audience to review your research and provide in-person attendees with an opportunity to revisit it after the meeting concludes. Additionally, uploaded posters will be displayed on an ePoster Kiosk at the Long Beach Convention Center, enabling attendees to review your research beyond your scheduled presentation time. Please log in to the meeting's Speaker Console to set your profile and upload your documents. The upload deadline for the Student Poster Competition is Nov. ...

How Atomic Physics Research Spared the Resection of Lungs in Kids

By Rosa Tamara Branca posted 10-29-2025
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 ...

2025 Beams, Pegram, and Slack Award Winners

By Rosa Tamara Branca posted 10-28-2025
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 ...

SESAPS 2025 Undergraduate Awards

By Rosa Tamara Branca posted 10-28-2025
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 ...

Congratulations 2025 APS Fellows through GPER!

By Ben M Zwickl posted 10-20-2025
We are pleased to announce the 2025 APS Fellows through GPER: Melissa Dancy: “For foundational research on the adoption and implementation of curricular innovations in physics classrooms and groundbreaking work on how racial and gender inequalities are expressed and perpetuated in physics.” Eleanor Sayre: “For outstanding contributions to the physics education research community through mentoring and development of emerging scholars, extensive scholarship, impactful service, and encouraging critical discourse amongst community members.” The GPER executive committee would like to sincerely thank the Fellowship Committee as well as all the nominators ...

Tropical Cyclones and Climate: Insights from Fluid Dynamics

By Ericka Donielle Stansbury posted 09-25-2025
We’re excited to invite all DFD members to our 3rd APS DFD Online Forum on the Societal Impact of Fluid Dynamics: Title : Tropical Cyclones and Climate: Insights from Fluid Dynamics Date : Monday, November 3, 2025 Time : 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST Duration : 1 Hour Register Today About the Panelists Dr. Suzana Camargo : Professor of Climate at Columbia University, expert on extreme events and tropical cyclones, Fellow of the American Geophysical Union. Dr. Pinaki Chakraborty : Professor at OIST, specializing in turbulent, atmospheric, and granular flows. Dr. Kerry Emanuel : MIT ...