Congratulations to Dr. MacKenzie Stetzer, who was one of fifteen UMaine faculty to receive promotion and tenure. Effective Fall ’17, Dr. Stetzer will be an Associate Professor with Tenure. Congratulations, Dr. Stetzer! We are so proud of and happy for you!
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The third annual Maine Science Festival kicks off on Thursday, March 16th! Fun and educational panels, activities and events for scientists of all ages are planned at several locations throughout the city of Bangor and nearby areas. Events include, but are by no means limited to: Robotics Workshops, discussions on Green Energy, Minecraft Mod workshops and “Papermaker,” […]
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Online Registration is now available for the seventh season of Science Summer Camps, hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy! Dates and sessions are as follows: 7/3—7/7: K-2 Astronomy (4 days) 7/10—7/14: 6-8 Space & Energy 7/17—7/21: K-2 Math & Art 7/24—7/28: 3-5 Math & Art 8/7—8/11: 3-5 Astronomy 8/14—8/18: 6-8 Space & Energy […]
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Congratulations to Matthew Valles on the successful defense of his Master’s Thesis on February 9. CROSS-BEAM ILLUMINATION GEOMETRY FOR FLUORESCENCE PHOTOACTIVATION LOCALIZATION MICROSCOPY By Matthew M. Valles CANDIDATE FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS DEGREE Thesis Advisor: Dr. Samuel T. Hess Fluorescence microscopy is popular for its flexibility, its relative noninvasiveness, its ability to image […]
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Physics Profossor, Dr. Dean Astumian, has just been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. You can read more about this honor here. Congratulations, Dr. Astumian!
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Robert Fryer and Davy Stewart, now former students in the Physics and Astronomy department, both successfully defended their Ph.D. Theses this fall. Robert defended on September 30th and Davy on October 14th. Congratulations to Dr. Robert Fryer and Dr. David Stewart!
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Department of Physics and Astronomy Annual Fall Picnic Hosted by the University of Maine SPS Club When: Friday, September 23 Where: Steam Plant Parking Lot, College Avenue Time: 4:00 p.m. What to Bring: Bring lawn chairs, folding tables, etc. Also bring a source of entertainment: such as chess, checkers, […]
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Happy First Day of School! We want to welcome everyone back to another great year at UMaine and in the Department of Physics and Astronomy! Continue to check out website for information and events happening throughout the year!
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Our own Dr. Robert Muelenberg is an Associate Professor of Physics by day and a powerlifting champion by night! Dr. Muelenberg was recently featured in an article published in the Bangor Metro about his participation in the annual Maine Highland Games, which will be held this Saturday, in Topsham. Dr. Muelenberg has been lifting for […]
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Online Registration is now available for the sixth season of Science Summer Camps, hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy! Dates and sessions are as follows: 6/27—7/1: 6-8 Space & Energy 7/5—7/8: K-2 Astronomy (4 days) 7/18—7/22: K-2 Math & Art 7/25—7/29: 3-5 Math & Art 8/8—8/12: 6-8 Space & Energy 8/15—8/19: 3-5 […]
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