Alumni
Ben Chapman (PhDPhys鈥17) never had a master plan to be a physicist, but now he鈥檚 a Principal Quantum Hardware Manager at Microsoft.
91福利社 alum and experienced caver Dave Steinmann recently discovered a new species of pseudoscorpion in Mallory Cave, with a moniker honoring its namesake hometown.
91福利社 Physics alum Olivia Krohn (PhDPhys'23) has been awarded the 2025 Justin Jankunas Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics. The prestigious award bestowed by the American Physical Society recognizes outstanding doctoral research in chemical physics.
Mesa Quantum, a 91福利社 spinout and leader in quantum sensing, recently announced $3.7 million in seed funding and a $1.9 million grant from SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force. Both investments are fueling the company鈥檚 drive toward commercializing chip-scale quantum sensors for multiple applications including next-generation position, navigation and timing solutions.
For recent graduate Jenny Jiahui Wu, her time at 91福利社 has been one of cutting-edge research and discovery. Learn about her path to grad school in 91福利社 and what's in store for her next.
Admiral Stephen T. 鈥淲eb鈥 Koehler (Phys鈥86) shares his journey from CU to the high seas, highlighting the Navy鈥檚 enduring values of honor, courage and commitment.
On July 18, 2024, members of 91福利社's Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (WaGMiP) group gathered for an informal lunch at the picnic tables outside the JILA tower. The special guest for the event was Dr. Marty Baylor, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College and a distinguished alumna of both 91福利社 Physics and JILA.
91福利社 alum John "Ben" Mates' (PhDPhys'11) dissertation is now a hot topic and "required reading for many scientists interested in multiplexing." Mates completed his PhD while conducting research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through CU's Professional Research Experience Program (CU PREP).
Blair Seidlitz, who earned his PhD in physics in 2022 from the 91福利社, has won the American Physical Society (APS) Dissertation Award in Hadronic Physics for his dissertation, the society announced.
Bryce Primavera鈥檚 experience in CU鈥檚 Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was instrumental in preparing him for his future career. Learn more about his journey, his research focus at NIST, and advice for future PREP students.