Articles from May 2023
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Onel team uses LHC technology to develop a device used in radiation oncology
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
As part of his work in high-energy particle physics, Prof. Yasar Onel has invented a scintillator that would be used in an ultra-fast radiation treatment for cancer.
Onel and his High Energy Physics group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy are working on developing a fast dose monitoring system using their recently patented radiation hard scintillator, and Large Hadron Collider technology. They are working with the University of Iowa Department of Radiation Oncology in the Carver College of Medicine on the “Midwest FLASH Lab: Developing Next-Generation Radiotherapy Delivery and Expertise at the UI” project.
Physics and Astronomy Hosts SPARK May 20
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Department of Physics and Astronomy hosted the Space Physics and Astronomy Research Kamp (SPARK) May 20 at Van Allen Hall. Twelve Iowa City-area high school students attended SPARK, which focused on astronomy, astrophysics, space physics, and promoted the STEM field toward typically underrepresented groups.
Miles To Receive CLAS Dean's Scholar Award
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Associate Professor David Miles will receive the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Scholar Award, which recognizes faculty candidates for promotion who excel in both teaching and scholarship or creative work.
Congratulations Spring 2023 Graduates!
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Congratulations to our students who were candidates for degrees at the University of Iowa Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 12 and 13, 2023!
Shaevitz to Receive CLAS Mary Louise Kelley Staff Excellence Award
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Andrea Shaevitz, a senior financial analyst in Physics and Astronomy, will receive the Mary Louise Kelley Staff Excellence Award at the 2023 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Staff Recognition Reception on June 15. This award recognizes staff members in CLAS who have performed exceptional service to their department or the College.
Polyzou Presents at STEAM Day
Friday, May 5, 2023
For an outreach event, Prof. Wayne Polyzou presented at STEAM Day, April 21, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Elementary School in Cedar Rapids.
Payne Awarded Iowa Science Academy Graduate Assistantship
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Iowa Science Academy (ISA) has awarded Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Jacob Payne a Community Engagement Graduate Assistantship for 2023-2024.