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We asked graduating physics and engineering physics students what advice they had for other students, where they are headed after CU, and what they will carry with them into their next chapter.

Quantum Scholars hosted an end of year celebration in late April, marking an end to the second year of this highly successful and innovative program. Over 50 students participated in Quantum Scholars this year, with just over half receiving fellowships.

The quantum industry is growing quickly both locally and nationally as new applications for quantum technology expand, and CU Physics continues to meet the challenges and opportunities for our students through innovative programs like Quantum Scholars. On April 12, a cohort of Quantum Scholars toured KMLabs, an industry leader in...

Bryce Primavera’s experience in CU’s Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was instrumental in preparing him for his future career. Learn more about his journey, his research focus at NIST, and advice for future PREP students.

Despite a late spring snow storm prompting a change in venue, almost 100 students, faculty, and staff attended the inaugural Undergraduate Research Expo on Saturday, April 20, 2024! Researchers from several departments including physics, astrophysical & planetary sciences, and mathematics presented their findings during the poster session. The event included...

Dr. Peter L. Bender, an esteemed experimental physicist and a foundational member of JILA (formerly the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics) at the University of Colorado Boulder, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy marked by significant contributions to the fields of geophysics, astrophysics, and precision measurement.

Look inside the intro class taught by Eric Cornell, professor adjoint and 2001 Nobel laureate, and Paul Beale, professor of physics, in a special article featured in the CU Boulder Arts & Sciences Magazine.

Physics faculty members Mahmoud Hussein, Scott Diddams, and Thomas Schibli, are leading or collaborating on 2024 U.S. Department of Defense projects awarded through the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Program.

Luke Coffman, third-year physics major, is among three CU Boulder students CU Boulder students to be awarded a Goldwater Scholarship, which rewards sophomores and juniors who are actively conducting research in math, science and engineering.

The College of Arts and Sciences recently named 23 students as 2024 Jacob Van Ek Scholars, including undergraduate physics majors Aaron Barrios and Alexandra Plocki. The award is one of the college's highest honors, recognizing students for their academic achievement and depth of service.