Welcome to the Physics Department
The physics department is a medium-sized department with 30 regular, research, and adjunct faculty members and approximately 35 graduate students. Programs of study lead to M.S. and Ph.D degrees in both pure and applied physics. The Institute for Astrophysics and Computational Sciences (IACS) also operates through the CUA Physics Department.
Department of Physics DR. STEVEN M. BLOCK Thursday, April 26, 2018 4:00 PM 108 Hannan Hall
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Physics Majors on the Dean's List
Congradulations to Anna Fitzmaurice (Physics) and Kiera Lyons (Physics) who made the School of Arts & Sciences Dean list with distinction and to Sean O'Connor (Physics) and Mary Zwilling (Chemical Physics) who made the School of Arts & Sciences Dean list.
Workshop Discusses Business & Science
A recent technology transfer workshop at The Catholic University of America provided valuable insights for researchers interested in commercializing their scientific discoveries. The workshop, which took place Jan. 11-12, was planned by University physics professors Tanja Horn and Ian Pegg, in conjunction with researchers from the Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Va., and the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Orsay, France.
One objective of the event was to help researchers learn the skills required to monetize their discoveries.
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Dr. Lucas Paganini featured in Astrobiology Magazine article "Comet Lovejoy Sheds Light on Source of Earth's Water"
Dr. Lucas Paganini featured in Astrobiology Magazine article "Comet Lovejoy Sheds Light on Source of Earth's Water"
“We did ground-based observations to measure water and heavy water (HDO) and compared to measurements before the comet reached perihelion using space and ground-based telescopes,” said lead author Lucas Paganini, a planetary scientist at Catholic University of America and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He also is a research assistant at the Goddard Center for Astrobiology.

Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) as seen from nearby Paris, in February 2015. Credit: Fabrice Noel/NASA
Dr. Bruhweiler and Dr. Yashiro Receive Heliophysics Science Division Peer Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Fred Bruhweiler and Dr. Seiji Yashiro for receiving Heliophysics Science Division Peer Awards. These awards recognize contributions to HSD that are above and beyond job-related duties, including:
· Providing assistance to other members of HSD
· Adding to the knowledge base or prestige of HSD
· Facilitating the work of HSD as a whole
Congratulations to Fred and Seiji for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions!
Congratulation to Dr. Colin Komar was announced as the recipient of the 2016 Sunanda and Santimay Basu United States Early Career Award in Sun-Earth Systems Science.
The award is given annually to one early career scientist by the Space Physics and Aeronomy section of the American Geophysical Union in "recognition of significant work that shows the focus and promise of making outstanding contributions to research in Sun-Earth systems science that further the understanding of both plasma physical processes and their applications for the benefit of society."
Physics Department News
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Dr. Martin Cordiner's newly discovered protostar is well placed for studying how massive stars form
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CUA Researcher Discovers Solar Storms May Have Been Key to Life on Earth
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CUA Space Weather Center Opens
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Dr. de Mello featured in Brazillian TV talking about Hubble's 25th anniversary
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University Hosts Vatican Observatory Foundation Seminar
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Dr. de Mello named one of the 100 most influential Brazilians by Epoca magazine
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Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe
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CUA Physics Alum featured in CBS Article
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'Science Comes Alive'
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Pope Francis in the Pontifical Academy of Sciences Emphasizes the Responsibility of Humanity in Creation (VIS)
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NASA's Undergraduate Student Instrument Program Launches
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Dr. Duilia de Mello Honored by Brazilian Goverment
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Astronomy Grad featured as CUA Success Story