Tate Hall in spring

School of Physics and Astronomy

School Events

Jun 24 Tue 7:00pm

Lecture Series Premiere: James Kakalios "Superman Meets Newton and Einstein"

Jul 1 Tue 7:00pm

Lecture Series: Lucy Fortson "...Why Big Data Needs YOU!"

Jul 8 Tue 7:00pm

Lecture Series: Michael Coughlin "Catching Some Gravitational Waves"

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School News

Undergraduate Scholarship recipients. See caption for list.

Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards, 2025

There are 31 recipients and 14 undergraduate scholarships and awards in the School for 2025.
Students holding scholarship certificates standing next to Head of School

Graduate Fellowships and Awards, 2025

There are 21 graduate fellowship and award recipients in the School for 2025.
Allen Goldman

In Memoriam: Allen M. Goldman

Regents Professor Emeritus Allen M. Goldman of the School of Physics and Astronomy passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 in St. Paul at the age of 87.
Ali Sulaiman

Sulaiman recognized by NASA with the 2024 Planetary Science Early Career Award

Assistant Professor Ali Sulaiman of the School of Physics and Astronomy has been recognized by NASA with the 2024 Planetary Science Early Career Award.
Ed Tang

Remembering Ed Tang

1928 -2025 Dr. Edward Yau-Chien Tang, Professor Emeritus of University of Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the age of 96.
Professor and student at an engine testing station.

Strobbe wins Borja Award

Assistant Professor Nadja Strobbe of the School of Physics and Astronomy has received the 2025 Guillermo E. Borja award.
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