/physics/ en /physics/searching-elusive-dark-matter-using-bubble-chamber The new experiment, named PICO-500, builds on decades of research and three previous iterations of this type of detector, known as a bubble chamber. PICO-500 is the largest and most sensitive yet. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig ecf6be0b-7741-4acf-b211-a30e0d46f3a8 /physics/dr-robin-fletcher-has-passed-away Those who knew him remember his quick wit, keen sense of humor, and love of physics. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 40ec08c7-8dc2-4571-8be9-2a42699440d8 /physics/dr-greten-receives-prestigious-marthe-vogt-award Dr. Greten, a Post doc and Feodor Lynen Research Fellow working with Prof. Hughes at the Physics department, receives award for her PhD thesis. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig f2214360-8446-49a3-aa6f-2e375a164512 /physics/summer-2026-conferences-recap Our graduates have gained valuable experience and expanded their knowledge by participating in numerous conferences this summer. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 5211b35a-caf9-44a8-b7ca-7b408284f893 /physics/professor-francis-halzen-winner-2026-nobel-prize-physics The IceCube collaboration currently counts more than 450 members from 58 institutions in 14 countries. This includes scientists in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 7b8384d1-d294-4783-af91-8d6e90c039f7 /physics/congratulations-dr-austin-de-st-croix Austin de St. Croix has successfully defended his PhD. Congratulations, Dr. de St. Croix! Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 84f14e8b-a871-4911-a294-150b38628f2b /physics/malcolm-stott-teaching-award-winners-2024-25-and-2025-26 Congratulations to the recipients of Malcolm Stott TA Award for 2024/25 and 2025/26. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 3047e1eb-c3ce-49a5-8643-116b8834cfb5 /physics/congratulations-dr-kayed Nayem Al Kayed has successfully defended his PhD. Congratulations , Dr. Kayed! Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 799b3d86-94d8-4322-9e61-d8e4ab285b64 /physics/prof-shastri-receives-rutherford-memorial-medal-research-excellence-physics Prof. Shastri is one of two 2026 recipients from Â鶹¹ÙÍø's University Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig 5f172a3b-7da7-48c2-b32b-d2af60042ca1 /physics/2026-summer-phdmscmasc-thesis-defences Congratulations to Dr. Goyal, Dr. Lefebvre, Dr. Ye, Dr. Hatch, Dr. Boukhtouchen, Dr. Al Kayed, and the master’s students for successfully defending their theses! Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 owhdig e9f8ad9d-4ceb-4085-9c2a-0f93d922671b