Faculty across LAS work with Science Bound students
Summer brings Science Bound students to campus for extra research and learning experiences in STEM fields.
Tag: Physics and Astronomy
Geirsson, Gasta and Krennrich reappointed as department chairs
Heimir Geirsson, Chad Gasta and Frank Krennrich have been reappointed as department chairs in philosophy and religious studies, world languages and cultures, and physics and astronomy.
Revealing the mysteries of superconductors
Ruslan Prozorov, professor of physics and astronomy, has contributed to successfully demonstrating that a new type of optical magnetometer can map a unique feature of superconductive materials.
Newly discovered copper and graphite combo could lead to more efficient lithium-ion batteries
Research from scientists in Ames Laboratory and LAS College could have implications for improving the energy efficiency of lithium-ion batteries.
While out hunting planets, NASA’s TESS survey will also help astronomers study stars
Steve Kawaler, professor of physics and astronomy, is heading back to Cape Canaveral this month to witness the launch of another planet-hunting spacecraft. Kawaler and other astronomers will also use the data to study stars.
Physical and Life Sciences Research Roundup
Check out a few highlights of related faculty research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences!
Iowa State astronomer says star dust helps explain mysterious dimming star
“This is very rare – it’s the only star we’ve found that shows these phenomena,” Massimo Marengo said.
CATEGORIES: Research
Iowa State physicists contribute to Higgs boson analysis, understanding
Iowa State physicists and students work toward discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider.