The Physics department holds regular events and seminars to inform students, staff, and faculty about current studies and events in physics and astronomy. Our events are tailored to a variety of audiences with differing experience levels – because when it comes to learning about the makings of the universe, we always have more to learn! Check back soon to find out more about our upcoming virtual events!
"How a Physics Education Prepared Me for Success" with David Zick
Friday, February 19, 2021, from 1-2PM
https://umich.zoom.us/j/97567695564
Meeting ID: 975 6769 5564
Ever since graduation, David has supported UM-Flint, and more specifically, the physics and engineering department. Many students have benefitted from scholarships, research awards, internships, and learning centers he has funded. David will talk anecdotally about his life journey and highlight how his physics education prepared him for success. He will highlight:
How to pronounce dichalcogenide
Jeff Kabel, UM-Flint alumni
PhD student, Applied Physics
Michigan Technological University
Join us to welcome back Jeff Kabel, one of our UM-Flint Physics graduates! He is a current Ph.D. student in Applied Physics at Michigan Tech and will be discussing various synthesis methods, the properties, and potential applications of MoS2 nanostructures. Attendees can expect to learn how to pronounce “dichalcogenide”!