Events

Quantification at Low Concentrations using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)

Alex Brolo
Professor Department of Chemistry
University of Victoria

November 10, 2026
11:00 a.m.

In-person: C2-361

Kinetic Energy Frustration: A New Paradigm for Correlated Metals

Cristian Batista
University of Tennessee

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
2:30 p.m.

In-person: QNC 1201

Charge-Entropy-Stabilized Superconductor (Ag,Sn)Se

Mohamed Oudah
Research Associate at the Quantum Matter Institute (QMI),
University of British Columbia

November 12, 2026
11:00 1.m.

In-person: C2-361

Waves of Topological Origin in the Fluid Earth System and Beyond

Prof. Brad Marston
Department of Physics, Brown University

Thursday, November 12, 2026
4:00 p.m.

In-person: PHY 150

 Join us on Nov. 21, 2026 (8:30 AM-4:00 PM) at United College for a day of inspiring speakers, the annual case competition, and networking opportunities.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting students in Grades 7 and 8 on campus in-person on November 21st for free activity workshops, inspiring talks, and a panel discussion, to encourage and engage female and non-binary students to explore physics.

Pulling Gravity in New Directions: Uncertainty, Entanglement, and Chemistry

Prof. Robert Mann
Physics & Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo

Thursday, November 26, 2026
4:00 p.m.

In-person: PHY 145

Quantum Millimeter-Wave Optomechanical Circuits

Prof. Brad Hauer
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo

Thursday, December 3, 2026
4:00 p.m.

In-person: PHY 150

Join us for SoNR, a showcase of UW graduate student neuroscience research through oral presentations, lightning talks, and posters, along with a keynote presentation from a distinguished neuroscientist.

Registration is free! Interested in participating? Submit your abstract, neuroscience artwork and/or apply to volunteer by November 1, 2026.