School of Physics and Astronomy
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Sasli Proposal Approved for part of first cycle of observations at Roman Space Telescope
Argyro Sasli, Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Physics and Astronomy, has received word that her proposal has been accepted for the first ever cycle of observations at the Nancy Grace Roman
Graduate Fellowships and Awards, 2026
There are 20 graduate fellowship and award recipients in the School for 2026.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards, 2026
There are 39 recipients of 15 undergraduate scholarships and awards in the School for 2026.
Zooniverse Approaching 1 Billion Classification Milestone
Professor Lucy Fortson of the School of Physics and Astronomy is one of the founding members of the Zooniverse citizen science collaboration platform. Zooniverse connects over 3 million volunteers
Remembering Marvin Marshak
Professor Marvin Marshak passed away on April 2, 2026 at the age of 80. Marshak was a member of the physics faculty at the University of Minnesota for over fifty years and he made, according to
Solar astrophysics students building instrument that will hitch a ride on NASA balloon
Students in the School of Physics and astronomy, under the supervision of Professor Lindsay Glesener, are building a solar x-ray spectrometer that is planned to fly on a NASA high-altitude balloon