physics

Demonstrating Physics and a Passion for Teaching

Bryan H. Suits, professor of physics at Tech, has found a more familiar way to explain physics concepts to undergraduates who may have little background in the subject and even less interest. He’s teaching “The Physics Behind Music.”

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Awards And Certifications From April 18

The latest awards and industry certifications earned by Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/18

Awards And Certifications From December 14-16

The latest industry awards and certifications earned by Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groups

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/16

Renovated Labs, ‘Internal Cloud’ Boost Physics Teaching At Kettering

Traditional teaching is a little like watching a movie — those in the classroom sit passively in rows. Bahram Roughani, professor and head of the physics department at Kettering Univeristy, wants to make it more like a card game, with everyone sitting in a circle and everyone participating.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/09/06

Michigan State Proceeds With Nuclear Research Plan

Michigan State University decided Friday to proceed with preparations for a nuclear research facility despite questions about how the federal budget squeeze might affect the project’s future.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/28

A team of physicists including a researcher from the University of Michigan observed what's called the dynamical Casimir effect for the first time earlier this year. They essentially squeezed light particles from the vacuum of space. Image courtesy of Philip Krantz, UM

Physicists’ ‘Light From Darkness’ Named A Top 2011 Discovery

They shook light from darkness. They coaxed something out of what we normally think of as nothing — the vacuum of space. And now their work has been named one of the top 10 breakthroughs of the year by Physics World, the international magazine announced today.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/18

Photo courtesy Michigan Technological University

Michigan Tech Board of Control Approves New Degree Programs

Michigan Technological University’s Board of control approved two new bachelor’s degree programs, two mew master’s degree programs and a new Ph.D. program at a regular meeting Friday.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/11

Artist's rendering of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (credit: msu.edu)

MSU Steps Up $615M Physics Project Pace

Michigan State University is picking up the pace on plans for hosting a $615 million nuclear research facility.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/22

Alma Prof Writes Book, Article On Struggles Toward A-Bomb

Technology based in nuclear physics rather than in warfare was one of the primary challenges the World War II-era developers of the atomic bomb faced while working with hundreds of tons of uranium ore. That’s the word from Cameron Reed, Charles A. Dana professor of physics at Alma College, in his book released last October, “The Physics of the Manhattan Project.”

2011/01/13

UM Offers Programs On Hockey’s Physics Before Big Chill Game

Physics will be at play in every shot, check and goal of the attendance record-setting Big Chill at the Big House hockey match between the University of Michigan and Michigan State University on Dec. 11. In a game-day public lecture packed with demonstrations, chair of the Physics Department and recreational hockey player Brad Orr will discuss some of the science behind the world’s fastest sport.

2010/12/05

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