Physics
PHY 497 Seminar series
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 2024 presentations or if you have any questions, please contact Dr. Shauna Sallmen, Physics & Astronomy Professor, at ssallmen@uwlax.edu.
Fall 2024 Seminars
(All seminars begin at 3:20 p.m. and are held in 111 Cowley Hall)
Wednesday, September 4
Topic: Introduction to PHY 497
Speaker: Dr. Shauna Sallmen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, September 11
No Seminar
Wednesday, September 18 (being held in 100 Cowley Hall)
Topic: Star Guide Peer Mentoring Kickoff
Speaker: Dr. Shauna Sallmen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, September 25
Topic: The North America Electric Power Grid: How Physics + Economics Can Change the World
Speaker: Kevin Nordt, Chief Strategy Officer, Dairyland Power Cooperative
Wednesday, October 2
No Seminar
Wednesday, October 9
Topic: Unlocking Engineering Excellence: Research, Innovation, and Dual Degrees at UMD
Speaker: Dr. Richard Davis, Professor and Department Head, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Minnesota Duluth
Wednesday, October 16
Topic: UW-Milwaukee College of Engineering Transfer Opportunities
Speaker: Megan Bauski, College of Engineering & Applied Science, UW-Milwaukee
Wednesday October 23
Topic: Experiences in Undergraduate Research
Speaker: Dr. Shauna Sallmen and Undergraduate Researchers, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, October 30
Topic: Using Quantum Dots to Detect Single Photons of Light
Speaker: Dr. Eric Gansen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, November 6
Topic: Come Learn What It's Like to be a Badger Engineer!
Speaker: Jessica Regan, College of Engineering, UW-Madison
Wednesday, November 13
Topic: Three Lives in Physics: How did we get here?
Speaker: Dr. Shauna Sallmen, Dr. Jennifer Docktor, Dr. Eric Gansen, Department of Physics, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, November 20
Topic: Studying the Early Universe with JWST
Speaker: Dr. Michael Maseda, Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy, UW-Madison
Wednesday, November 27
No Seminar
Wednesday, December 4
Topic: From Galaxy Dynamics to Technosignatures & Exoplanets: My Astronomy Research Journey
Speaker: Dr. Shauna Sallmen, Physics Professor, UW-La Crosse
Wednesday, December 11
No seminar