Physics and Astronomy News

High school students explore science at Union
Union science clubs share with Schenectady students  More...


Novelist and physicist Lightman sparks discussion among students
Alan Lightman visits classes, gives talk at the Nott  More...


SEM showcase brings together nanotechnology, photography students
The art of mixing art and science  More...


College hosts Physical Constants Workshop for local high schools
Union reaches out to area physics students, teachers  More...


Fun with physics: Union students inspire local youngsters during school visit
Physics students visit Blodgett Elementary School  More...


College honors cosmologist Ralph Alpher
'Father of the Big Bang' taught physics at Union from 1986 to 2004  More...


Union, Skidmore receive $500K NSF grant to research careers of women in science, technology
Brenda Johnson, professor of mathematics at Union and Alice Dean, professor of mathematics at Skidmore, share National Science Foundation award  More...


Union is new affiliate in NASA NY Space Grant Program
Students participate in research  More...


Union students in the news
Accomplishments noted  More...


Union student presents at Arecibo Observatory workshop
Nathan Calabro presents senior thesis results  More...


Admissions Open House set for Monday
Nearly 400 expected to attend on Veterans Day  More...


College donates house and labor to Habitat for Humanity
Campus community will work together to renovate property  More...


Physics majors present at fall meeting
3 students present research  More...


Second installment of "30 Days" series airs today
Res Life hosts second "30 Days" screening  More...


President Stephen C. Ainlay holds first fireside chat of year with students
Topics included the College's relationship with Schenectady and sustainability  More...


"Union Notables" on display in Schaffer Library
Rotating exhibit to feature Union's distinguished alumni  More...


Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, at Union
Tutu discussed The Diana Legacy and met with students and staff  More...


Castellani, Bertagna and Vero join Board of Trustees
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Hundreds attend Open House on Monday
Next one is scheduled for Nov. 12  More...


Taylor Music Center launches "Drop by Emerson" concert series
First concert to honor American women composers  More...


Annual Business Campaign kicks off with breakfast for area leaders
Scholarship fund has helped Union students since 1993  More...


Fall Open Houses scheduled for October and November
Prospective students invited to visit Oct. 8 and Nov. 12  More...


People in the news
Achievements by Union faculty and staff  More...


Prof. Rebecca Surman receives Stillman Prize
Prize for excellence in teaching goes to energetic physics prof who instills joy of intellectual engagement.  More...


City of Schenectady to welcome back Union community
Annual event features festivals, activities and special discounts  More...


Union joins national effort to share consumer data on Web
The University and College Accountability Network (U-CAN) to debut in September  More...


Convocation celebrates 213th year
Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 5.  More...


Prospective students can attend Open House Aug. 10
Other open Houses scheduled for October and November  More...


Summer at Union a learning experience for area students
Two summer programs offer opportunities for research and guided instruction  More...


Steinmetz electric car taken for a test drive before Commencement
Refurbished 1914 car to carry President Stephen C. Ainlay and honored guests  More...


Student stuff left behind headed to charities
Unwanted furntiture, computers and other stuff finds a new home  More...


Victim of hate crime to speak at Union
Woman whose car vandalized to speak out against homophobia  More...


Student wins astronomy award
Nathaniel Hawes '08 cited  More...


People in the news
Faculty accomplishments noted  More...


“Theme Park Utopias” kicks off Ethics lecture series Thursday
The talk is part of the Ethics Across the Curriculum Initiative  More...


Union RAs promote "30 Days" of tolerance
RAs spawn talks of diversity, tolerance and cultural awareness  More...


Phi Beta Kappa chapter announces electees, welcomes visiting scholar
Thomas G. Rawski to discuss China's economy  More...


Feminist Film Series gets top billing on Wednesday nights
Weekly series to feature works by top directors through June 6  More...


Dudley Observatory offers open house Saturday
Saturn viewing at its best in February  More...


Union-coached STEP students win award at Science Bowl
Schenectady High students garner Spirit Award  More...


Surman article appears in journal
Surman journal article published  More...


Students present at American Physical Society
Students present research  More...


LaBrake gives talk
LaBrake gives talk  More...


Students, faculty, search for starless galaxies
Koopmann research targets starless galaxies  More...


Fatima Mahmood: 'Elegant proof' of research opportunities
Mahmood is co-salutatorian  More...


Six inducted into honors physics society
Honor society names six students  More...


Orzel, Mastroianni present poster
Orzel, Mastroianni present poster  More...


Interim dean of Arts and Sciences named
Prof. Hayes has been a member of the Union faculty since 1976  More...


Po-Chedley awarded for environmental leadership
Sophomore Po-Chedley named Udall Scholar  More...


Surman presents at KITP workshop
Surman presents  More...