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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Our own Dr. John Thompson was recently promoted from Associate Professor of Physics to full Professor, which takes effect September first of this year. Dr. Thompson has been teaching at the University of Maine since 2002, and over the years has been very involved both within the Physics department, as well as the Maine Center […]
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The second annual Maine Science Festival begins today, March 18! 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: Owl pellet autopsies, presentations on the science of wine-making, a panel […]
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Dr. John Thompson and graduate student, Benjamin Schermerhorn, recently traveled to Pittsburgh to present on two different research projects and in a Working Group at the 19th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. They were joined by colleagues from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the College of Education and Human Development, so […]
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