Month: April 2024

Student Spotlight: Hana Schiff

Hana Schiff Toman is a 3rd year PhD candidate in condensed matter theory who also ran the department’s social media pages for the past two years. She is one of the Science Communication Fellows for the School of Physical Sciences, representing our Department of Physics & Astronomy since Fall of 2022. Hana runs the Department’s …Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Hana Schiff

Exploring the Twilight Zone on Extrasolar Planets 

Over 6000 exoplanets, planets orbiting stars other than our Sun, have been discovered, offering a glimpse into the vast diversity of planetary systems beyond our own. As our technological capabilities continue to advance, this number is expected to rise, and many exoplanets will be unveiled. Amidst this cosmic diversity, one question prevails: how do we…Continue Reading Exploring the Twilight Zone on Extrasolar Planets