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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 2h
What are the potential impacts of proposed methods to cool the Earth by altering certain clouds? In a new faculty spotlight, UChicago’s Liz Moyer discusses her research on this question. climate.uchicago.edu/insights/fac...
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Faculty Spotlight: Liz Moyer
Liz Moyer, Associate Professor in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences, discusses her research on the potential impacts of proposed methods to cool the earth by altering certain clouds.
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 4h
Using the Webb Telescope, UChicago researchers discovered carbon disulfide in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet — and uncovered the hidden photochemistry that creates it. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 6h
Come meet your campus resources — and a therapy dog. 🐾 All PSD grad students are invited to ERC 161 on Tues., Oct. 6 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of resources, snacks, swag, and good company. Hosted by the PSD Dean of Students Office.
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Congratulations to Professor Mark Levin on receiving the 2026 Kyoto University Lectureship Award in Chemistry! He's being honored for pioneering skeletal editing — a transformative approach to remapping molecular structures atom by atom. 🎉 www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp/lectureship-...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli, named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow! His work challenges what we think a "material" even is — studying how cells and molecules process information and self-organize at the frontier of physics and biology. 🎉 news.uchicago.edu/story/uchica...
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UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
Vitelli honored for his innovative research reimagining possibilities of unconventional materials
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
UChicago physicist Sidney Nagel was recognized with a Golden Goose Award for finding beauty in nature’s disordered systems. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Big Bang as a laboratory. Rocky Kolb opens the Compton Lectures' 50th anniversary this Saturday — tracing how UChicago helped invent particle cosmology. Free, in person + online. 🌌 efi.uchicago.edu/events/compt...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
PSD grad students and postdocs — join us virtually on Sept. 30 (12–1 p.m. CT) for "Launching a Strategic Job Search" — covering timelines, employer research, and how to track opportunities without losing your mind. Register in GRAD Gargoyle.
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The UChicago Fall Career Fair is this Monday! Join us in-person at Ida Noyes Hall on Sept. 28, 12:30–4:00 p.m. CT. Open to grad students, postdocs, undergrads, and alumni. Check which employers are recruiting at your level before you go: grad-uchicago-csm.symplicity.com
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to UChicago CS students G. Jake Chanenson, María Fernanda Muñoz, Anup Sathya, and Alex Wuqi Zhang, who were named to the Siebel Scholars Class of 2027. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Welcome to the PSD, new grad students! This morning's orientation had the whole room waving their Maroon. We're so glad you're here — the work ahead starts now. 🏁
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
UChicago chemists have developed a new way to swap a single atom in a molecule, creating an important class of compounds used in many medicines. The faster, cheaper method could help speed drug discovery by making pyrroles easier to produce. news.uchicago.edu/story/new-me...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
UChicago-led researchers have released the sharpest and clearest map yet of matter in the distant universe. Using data from the South Pole Telescope, the study traces how gravity bent the universe’s oldest light to reveal the structure in between. news.uchicago.edu/story/south-...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Helium could help power a new generation of quantum computers. A team led by UChicago’s Jacob Covey has proposed a new design using helium-3 atoms trapped with optical tweezers, turning helium’s low mass into a potential quantum advantage. pme.uchicago.edu/news-events/...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Please welcome the new faculty joining the Physical Sciences Division for the 2026–27 academic year. From math, physics, and chemistry to astronomy, computer science, and statistics, these scholars bring wide-ranging expertise and new energy to UChicago. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
UChicago is launching a new Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence. The nine-month MS-AAI program will prepare technically experienced students to move beyond AI fundamentals and build, deploy, and lead with emerging technologies. datascience.uchicago.edu/news/univers...
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University of Chicago Launches New Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence
The University of Chicago launches the MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence, a nine-month graduate program focused on applying advanced AI in the real world.
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Now we take it for granted. But it was bold to put a telescope in space. They were reaching for the stars, literally.” -Prof. Michael Turner on the new era of cosmic exploration made possible by the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/s...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Congratulations to Laura Gagliardi and Mark Levin, who have received American Chemical Society national awards. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
At UChicago, MS in Environmental Science student Merox drew on her engineering background and what she learned in the program to launch LOOP, a reusable oral care company aimed at reducing plastic waste. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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How one toothbrush inspired a startup: UChicago environmental science grad builds a more sustainable future | News | Physical Sciences Division | The University of Chicago
The UChicago Physical Sciences Division fosters an inclusive and creative research environment and shapes the next generations of scientists and mathematicians.
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
When artificial intelligence meets physics, new possibilities emerge for scientific discovery. UChicago researchers are exploring how AI can help CERN’s Large Hadron Collider make faster, smarter decisions about which collision data to keep in real time. cs.uchicago.edu/news/when-ar...
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When Artificial Intelligence Meets Physics Beneath the French-Swiss Border - Department of Computer Science
Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, the Large Hadron Collider sends protons crashing together at extraordinary speeds, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the…
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
UChicago planetary scientists have found evidence of an atmosphere on HD 3167 b, the coldest lava world discovered to date with signs of an atmosphere. The finding offers new insight into how rocky planets hold onto atmospheres. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Hertz Foundation is accepting applications for the 2027 Hertz Fellowship. Receive up to five years of graduate funding and join an an influential network of 1,300+ fellows. Application closes October 30, 2026. www.hertzfoundation.org/hertz-fellow...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Fermilab's Muon g-2 experiment just wrapped its most sensitive-ever search for the muon's electric dipole moment — a property so subtle the Standard Model says it shouldn't even be measurable. news.fnal.gov/2026/08/muon...
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Data Science Institute @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
AI weather forecasts could help millions of farmers in developing economies decide when to plant, harvest, and protect their crops 🌍 @beccawillett.bsky.social, Nobel laureate Michael Kremer, @pedramh.bsky.social, & @ianfoster42.bsky.social won a Laude Institute Moonshots grant to make it happen
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Advancing Actionable AI Weather Forecasts for Developing Economies | @UChicago + @LaudeInstitute
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Nature Geoscience @natgeosci.nature.com · 14/07/2026
⚒️ Article: Reduced tropical rain-band asymmetry through the seasonal cycle @scrippsocean.bsky.social @uchicagopsd.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Reduced tropical rain-band asymmetry through the seasonal cycle - Nature Geoscience
A strong seasonal cycle shifts the tropical rain band towards symmetry by amplifying southern rainfall during austral summer through heating and ocean–atmosphere feedback, helping to explain persisten...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
NSF just renewed its Quantum Leap Challenge Institute with $37.5M to UChicago-led QuBBE, pushing quantum sensors from proof-of-concept to real tools for biology and medicine. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
UChicago’s Dickinson Lab announces a new system—PANCS-spec-Binders—for precise, rapid protein binder discovery. This innovation could unlock treatment for diseases driven by hard-to-target proteins. chemistry.uchicago.edu/news/new-uch...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
A partnership between UChicago’s Data Science Institute and North Dakota Native Vote helps Indigenous residents protect their right to vote. The “Find Your Address” tool translates GPS locations into official addresses, overcoming barriers to the ballot box. datascience.uchicago.edu/news/finding...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Prof. Giulia Galli has been appointed CNRS Fellow-Ambassador, honoring her global leadership in materials modeling and quantum simulation. 🎉 pme.uchicago.edu/news/prof-gi...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Are students hiding their AI use? New research from PSD computer scientist Alex Kale and colleagues uncovers a social stigma behind AI in the classroom. cs.uchicago.edu/news/are-stu...
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Are Students Hiding Their AI Use? The Social Stigma Behind AI Use in the Classroom - Department of Computer Science
In today’s day and age, the use of AI has almost become ubiquitous across many different fields and platforms. It has evolved so quickly that many institutions, whether for work or education, are…
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Why do so many distant planets have opaque, featureless atmospheres? UChicago researchers discovered that mini-Neptunes may churn out clouds of soot under intense conditions—changing how we interpret telescope data and what we know about their origins. news.uchicago.edu/story/many-p...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Missed the live “Quantum Technology, Explained” event? Now’s your chance to hear from UChicago’s experts—demystifying quantum science, its challenges, and what it means for our workforce, economy, and medicine. news.uchicago.edu/big-brains-p...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
How “fractal” are Earth’s coastlines? PhD student Matthew Oline analyzed over 130,000 islands and found their edges are surprisingly smooth. The coastline paradox endures, but new models show island features scale with different fractal dimensions. www.scientificamerican.com/article/scie...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Frank Calegari’s breakthroughs in number theory and Young-Kee Kim’s discoveries on fundamental particles have earned each a place in the Royal Society. Congratulations to both for their global scientific impact! physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Congratulations to our MS and PhD students receiving their diplomas this weekend! Your curiosity, creativity, and perseverance are inspiring and we wish you a fulfilling journey in the years ahead. 📸: Students lining up for the 2025 MS Diploma Ceremony
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
UChicago physicists demonstrated how interface shape controls “viscous fingering”—those branching structures in mixed fluids. Their findings could increase efficiency in industrial and environmental processes, from oil wells to carbon storage. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Is your playlist truly human? Quicksilver scans music for AI artifacts in real time, revealing just how much machine-made content is out there. UChicago’s SAND Lab and nonprofit ETCH are leading the way for ethical AI tools. cs.uchicago.edu/news/unmaski...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
How do you get students excited about quantum science? PSD graduate student Robert Weinbaum created Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe, a hands-on game that demystifies superposition and unlocks curiosity. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
The University of Chicago’s first building devoted entirely to data science and artificial intelligence now bears the names of Lorraine and Yuji Suzuki, who met as students, married on campus and went on to support the University for decades. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Rebecca Willett’s leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration—spanning AI, statistics, and mathematics—has earned her the Arthur L. Kelly Faculty Prize for Exceptional Service. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Congratulations to Prof. Laura Gagliardi, winner of the 2026 Schrödinger Medal! Her work in quantum theory and climate solutions places her among theoretical chemistry’s icons. chemistry.uchicago.edu/news/profess...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The Webb Telescope has opened up a whole new view of distant planets—and UChicago scientists are leading the way. 🌌 Kua’kua’s dark, rocky surface is teaching us about the conditions needed for life elsewhere. news.uchicago.edu/story/scient...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Congratulations to Prof. Nick Feamster for earning a 2026 Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for undergraduate teaching. Read more: news.uchicago.edu/story/uchica...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A novel qubit platform built with frozen neon is bringing us closer to high-performance quantum computers. Argonne, UChicago, and collaborators show electron-on-neon qubits can reach extremely low noise levels, setting new standards for quantum tech. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
A suit that helps you learn new skills? UChicago’s HCIntegration Lab won a Best Paper Award at CHI 2026 for an AI-powered wearable that guides your muscles to perform tasks—no experience needed. newatlas.com/ai-humanoids...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Prof. Sarah King’s lab has “filmed” hybrid light-matter polaritons traveling across MoOCl₂ crystals at room temperature—revealing new ways to control the flow of light. This powerful technique could reshape optical circuits and quantum technologies. physicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/article...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The Royal Statistical Society awarded Prof. Peter McCullagh the Guy Medal in Gold for "pivotal contributions to statistical theory, both broad in range and exceptional in depth." rss.org.uk/news-publica...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Prof. Frank Calegari has been named a 2026 Simons Fellow in Mathematics! The grant provides mathematicians with opportunities for intellectual stimulation and collaboration that foster innovative research. www.simonsfoundation.org/2026/04/10/2...
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Congratulations to Prof. Anna Wuttig for being named a 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar! The award honors early-career faculty in the chemical sciences who have created an outstanding independent body of scholarship and are deeply committed to education with undergraduates. shorturl.at/F6XCJ
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Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago @uchicagopsd.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Congratulations to Prof. Chuan He on his election to the National Academy of Sciences for his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. www.nasonline.org/news/2026-na...
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