Washington University Physics

VERITAS high energy gamma-ray observatory consisting of four 12m imaging atmospheric Cherenkov Detectors for gamma-ray astronomy in the energy range 50 GeV -50 TeV.

Welcome to the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis.

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Faculty News:

Congratulations to Jason Woods, who has been recently awarded a university-wide, undergraduate research training grant (MARC uSTAR) from the National Institutes of Health. This provides an exceptional opportunity for some of our juniors and seniors who intend to pursue a Ph.D. in biomedically-related sciences, including physics.
Congratulations to Tom Bernatowicz and Rebecca Trousil on their success in Incorporating active learning into the freshman physics courses 197/198.

In the news:

New element

found to be a superconductor

Nanotechnology institute formed

St. Louis Institute of Nanomedicine Working Group established

Black Hole Constant

Makes Unexpected Appearance

Origin of galactic cosmic rays

WUSTL astrophysicists have received a five-year grant from NASA

Ultra-miniature particles

New 'smart' nanoparticles deliver drugs directly to tumors, plaques

More news...

Recent publications:

Recently published papers by our department... Department News Letter - Spring 2009

Student News:

Congratulations to Michelle Milne, graduate student in Professor Conradi's group, who has been awarded a Dissertation Fellowship from the Graduate School. The fellowship will support her for the academic year 2009-10.

This week's colloquium/seminars:

Sorry, no colloquium/seminars scheduled for this week.

Physics Certificate