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An old course made new again

August 1, 2025
In Fall 2020 Sarah Demers and  Bonnie Fleming created PHYS 320, Science and Public Policy, as  a new advanced elective course. Conceived during the  pandemic, the  course was...

Knuesel selected for APS Advocacy Champions program

August 1, 2025
Yale Physics graduate student Morgan Knuesel was recently selected for the American Physical Society (APS) Advocacy Champions program. The goal of the program is to “advance...

Yale to launch Certificate in Quantum Science and Engineering in Fall 2025

August 1, 2025
Quantum technologies are poised to revolutionize fields such as computing, cryptography, materials science, and precision sensing. As the quantum industry grows, there is a...

Simons-NSBP Scholars visit Yale Physics

July 24, 2025
On July 15, the Simons-NSBP Scholars Program (SNSP) visited the Yale Physics Department to learn about the graduate program and tour laboratories. SNSP is a Research...
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