Physics
PHY 497 Seminar series
Relocation
Due to the demolition of Cowley Hall and construction of Prairie Springs Science Center Phase II, the Physics Department will be temporarily relocated to 339G Wimberly Hall. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Physics and Astronomy Seminar (PHY 497)
This seminar series is intended for majors and minors in the department of physics as well as other students interested in physics, engineering and astronomy. It will consist of a weekly series of talks given by visiting scientists and engineers as well as senior research students and is held in both the fall and spring semesters.
Attendance is not limited to physics students and faculty - all students and faculty are welcome to attend.
For information on the Fall 2026 presentations or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Eric Gansen, Physics Professor, at egansen@uwlax.edu.
Fall 2026 Seminars
(All seminars begin at 3:20 p.m. and are held in 211 Wimberly Hall unless otherwise noted)
Wednesday, September 9
Topic: Seminar Description and Expectations
Speaker: Dr. Eric Gansen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, September 16
No Seminar
Wednesday, September 23
Topic: How to be a Physics Student
Speaker: Dr. Eric Gansen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, September 30
Topic: Star Guide Peer Mentoring Kickoff
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Docktor / Dr. Shauna Sallmen, Physics Professors, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, October 7
Topic: Industrial Noise Control
Speaker: Dr. Maharshi Dave, Senior Vibro-Acoustics Engineer, TRANE Technologies
Wednesday, October 14
Topic: Dual-Degree Physics and Engineering at UW-Milwaukee
Speaker: Megan Bauski, Academic Advisor, Engineering and Applied Science, UW-Milwaukee
Wednesday, October 21
Topic: Medical Physics (Part 1): Pathways, Subspecialties and Getting Started
Speaker: Dr. Ashley Tao, Lead Diagnostic Medical Physicist / Dr. Daniel Gomez-Cardona, Senior Diagnostic Medical Physicist, Emplify Health
Wednesday, October 28
Topic: UWL Physics Clubs: Who, What, Where, and Why?
Speaker: Dr. Eric Gansen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, November 4
Topic: Dual-Degree Physics and Engineering at UW-Madison
Speaker: Jessica Regan, Transfer and Academic Program Manager, College of Engineering, UW-Madison
Wednesday, November 11
Topic: Thermally Controlled Plasmonic Modulation of HBO Photoluminescence using Embedded Metal Nanoparticles
Speaker: Dr. Shahid Iqbal, Assistant Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, November 18
Topic: Student Panel: Getting Involved in Undergraduate Research
Speaker: TBA
Wednesday, November 25
No Seminar
Wednesday, December 2
Topic: Medical Physics at Mayo Clinic
Speaker: Andrew Veres, Medical Physicist, Mayo Clinic
Wednesday, December 9
Topic: Uncovering the Universe with Galaxy Surveys and DESI
Speaker: Dr. Tyler Hagen, Physics Lecturer, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, December 16
No Seminar