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Second NSF research grant awarded to Dr. Anber
Anber received a three-year, $135,000 National Science Foundation grant for his proposed project, “RUI: Higher-form ‘t Hooft Anomalies, Information Theory, and Continuity in Gauge Theories.”
SLS Awards 2020 - Outstanding Student Organization
Gender Minorities in STEM is the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Student Organization Award.
Physics Alumni Cofound a 3D Printing Startup
After building a 3D printer for a class during his senior year, John Kray BA ’17 enlisted the help of Zach Rose BA ’18 to build and sell innovative desktop 3D printers. Their most recent model is so easy to use that Lewis & Clark purchased one for the physics lab.
Bringing Imaging to Life: Professor and Student Collaborate on Textbook
Watzek Librarian Parvaneh Abbaspour recently presented new alumna Cyan Cowap BA ’19 with an intriguing opportunity to illustrate the biomedical imaging textbook that Professor of Physics Bethe Scalettar and Lewis & Clark law school alumnus James Abney are writing.
2019 Rogers Science Research Brown Bag Presentations
Student research presentations
2019 Project Descriptions for Rogers Program
Summer science research
Bringing a High-Performance “BLT” to Life
Lewis & Clark’s high-performance computing (HPC) system has been propelled by a collaborative initiative driven by professors, staff members, and students. Although many are unaware of this HPC system—named BLT for its worker nodes “bacon, lettuce, and tomato”—it is paving the way for current and future research opportunities.
Dr. Mohamed Anber Selected as a KITP Scholar
The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) has selected Assistant Professor of Physics Mohamed Anber as a KITP Scholar for 2019-2021.
“Science translator” Katie Kowal wins Rhodes Scholarship
Becoming a finalist for the Rhodes and Marshall scholarship requires outstanding academic prowess and character. Katie Kowal BA ’17 interviewed for both scholarships following an endorsement from the college and much support from faculty who believed Kowal was a perfect candidate for these distinguished awards.
Lewis & Clark Student Aims High With Rocket Launch
Benno Kolland BA ’21, a rising sophomore from Santa Cruz, California, has built and launched a rocket to a height of two miles—higher than the altitude of Mount Hood. His next step? Bringing commercial space flight within reach.
2018 Rogers Science Research Brown Bag Presentations
Student research presentations
2018 Project Descriptions for Rogers Program
Summer science research
Spring 2018 Physics Colloquia
Physics presentations
Fall 2017 Physics Colloquia
Physics presentations
Professors Boost Big Data Research With a New Computer Cluster
This summer Lewis & Clark acquired a computational server that will improve the speed and ease of research calculations. Researchers studying computational physics, genetic sequencing, and climate modeling have already begun to imagine how this powerful hardware will enhance their research.
NSF Funds Physicist’s Approach to Research and Teaching
Just a year after joining Lewis & Clark, Assistant Professor Mohamed Anber is the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant in support of his work in elementary particle physics. With colleagues and students from other departments, Anber is helping build new research capabilities for asking and answering very big questions.
New insights into the acoustics of the mandolin
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Physics Dr. Stephen Tufte has been awarded a $211,649 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant.
High energy physics: compactified gauge theories
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $79,278 grant to Dr. Mohamed Anber, Assistant Professor of Physics.
Students Share Their Science Research Over Lunch
Each week in June and July, students in the John S. Rogers Research Program present their original findings in front of peers and faculty at the Science Brown Bags. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in science by facilitating student-faculty collaboration on research projects.
Two graduates honored with Shannon T. O’Leary Award
Graduating seniors Irene Duba and Katie Kowal were selected this May as the inaugural recipients of the Shannon T. O’Leary Award.
O’Leary Honored by Council on Undergraduate Research
The Physics and Astronomy Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has chosen Associate Professor Shannon T. O’Leary as the 2017 recipient of their Mentor Award. This annual award recognizes a professor for their exemplary work with undergraduate student researchers.
Recent Alumna Bridges the Gap in Science Policy
Student-athlete Katie Kowal BA ’17, winner of Lewis & Clark’s highest academic honor—the Rena Ratte Award—earned degrees in both physics and political science. As the Boulder, Colorado, native heads off to begin a two-year fellowship at the Science and Technology Policy Institute, Katie shares some of her favorite and formative Lewis & Clark memories.
A STEM Program Blooms
Lewis & Clark creates pathways to success for first-generation college students interested in science and math.
New Senior Project Site
Today Watzek Library is launching the new and improved Senior Projects site. The site contains electronic theses and studio art capstone images submitted to Watzek Library over the past several years.
Eve Lowenstein ’16 Wins Goldwater Scholarship
Eve Lowenstein BA ’16 is one of just 252 scholars selected from a field of 1,150 students nominated by 415 institutions nationwide. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships are widely considered the preeminent awards for undergraduates preparing for science careers. Irene Duba BA ’16 garnered an honorable mention.
Fall 2015 Physics Colloquia
Physics presentations
Assistant Professor of Physics Shannon O’Leary lands major NSF research grant
The National Science Foundation has awarded Lewis & Clark $195,008 in support of Assistant Professor of Physics Shannon O’Leary’s project, “RUI: Coherence-Derived Light Fluctuations for Atomic Magnetometry.”
Lasers and Magnetic Fields
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Fall Virtual Career Fair
Lewis & Clark College and Reed College are collaborating to host a joint Virtual Job Fair!
Rogers Program Poster Conference
Students present their summer science research posters via Zoom
Rogers Brown Bags
Summer science summer student research
Rogers Brown Bags
Summer science summer student researchPhysics Colloquium: Mohamed Anber
Deconfinement on Axion Domain Walls
Colloquium: Alison Crocker
“What Supernovae Reveal About Their Host Galaxies”
