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A new study by graduate student Nathan Whitsett and assistant professor Tansu Daylan has identified several candidate systems for magnetic interactions between exoplanets and their host stars. The work advances a new avenue toward measuring planetary magnetic fields, a long-standing challenge in exoplanet science with important implications for planetary interiors, atmospheric evolution, and potentially habitability. Read more: physics.washu.edu/news by @washuphysics
Graduate student Alexandria Terry has been nominated by NASA to participate as an early-career researcher in a Keck Institute for Space Studies study on pulsar-based navigation and timekeeping for space exploration! She will join experts from across the field to help explore how these cosmic signals could support the next generation of space exploration! 🔭✨ by @washuphysics
What can a tiny flaw in a diamond tell us about the Moon? Quite a lot, as it turns out. A team led by Assistant Professor Chong Zu used a quantum diamond microscope to map the magnetic properties of a small lunar sample returned by the Apollo program. The technique allowed the researchers to measure the sample's magnetization at microscopic scales without damaging the precious rock, revealing clues about the Moon's magnetic history. Read more: physics.washu.edu/news by @washuphysics
🔬Nonlinear Quantum Matter for AI Imaging and Computing Conference Join researchers from physics, materials science, engineering, photonics, computer science, and imaging science for a symposium exploring the exciting intersection of quantum materials, AI, nonlinear optics, imaging, sensing, and emerging computing technologies. The program will feature invited talks, WashU faculty presentations, a student and postdoc poster session, and conversations about future research and collaboration opportunities. 📅 October 2-3 📍 Washington University in St. Louis Learn more and register at the link in our bio! by @washuphysics
Graduate student Aaroodd Ramachandran will be traveling to Germany this fall for a DAAD scholarship to work with Professor Julia Harz at Johannes Gutenberg University to study theoretical high-energy physics! In particular, he's studying Leptogenesis, a mechanism that may help explain one of the fundamental mysteries of the universe: why it contains far more matter than antimatter. Very exciting work! Congrats Aaroodd! 👏 by @washuphysics
WashU Physics and Computer Science major Lydia Mazeeva is in California today for Caltech's FUTURE of Physics program! Lydia hopes to develop a more grounded understanding of graduate study and the opportunities available in physics research. We wish her the best of luck as she explores the many options available for her bright future! ✨ by @washuphysics
We have exciting opportunities available join our growing community at Washington University in St. Louis! We currently have two opportunities: 🔹 Faculty: Cluster hire in AI for Modeling the Physical World and Living Systems 🔹 Edwin Jaynes Postdoctoral Fellowship If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative community advancing research and education in physics, we’d love to hear from you. Details and applications are available here: https://physics.washu.edu/job-opportunities by @washuphysics
Early Sunday morning, Prof. Tansu Daylan and members of his research group gathered along Florida's Atlantic coast to watch NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope rise into the sky. The launch marked the beginning of a new phase of work with a mission that will provide an unprecedented view of the Universe!🚀🔭✨ by @washuphysics
Last week, our first year grad students competed in a scavenger hunt hosted by our mentors! The journey took them all around campus and the surrounding areas for a fun way to get to know their new home ✨🐻 by @washuphysics
✨Introducing the 2026-27 Graduate Student Mentors!🥹✨ This dedicated team helps support new grad students transitioning into the program, while building community through mentoring, social events, and more. We're so thankful to have them helping make our department a welcoming and connected place! 🚀🐻 by @washuphysics
Earlier this month, the WashU Physics REU hosted a undergraduate research poster session, giving students an opportunity to present their summer research and discuss their work with faculty, mentors and fellow students. It was the perfect ending to a summer packed full of exciting research from our physics students and the students from around the country who joined us for our first REU summer program! Congrats to REU student, Rush Maples, on his first place win! by @washuphysics
Assistant Professor Trevor GrandPre is an inaugural recipient of Scientific American’s Young Scientist Award! The award, announced in the June 2026 issue of the magazine, is open to early-career scientists based in the United States and was created to recognize “the next great superstars in science, technology, and medicine.” Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition, Trevor! We're so happy to have you as part of our community here at WashU! ✨ by @washuphysics

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