Alumni News
Ben Chapman (PhDPhys’17) never had a master plan to be a physicist, but now he’s a Principal Quantum Hardware Manager at Microsoft.
CU 91Ҹ alum and experienced caver Dave Steinmann recently discovered a new species of pseudoscorpion in Mallory Cave, with a moniker honoring its namesake hometown.
CU 91Ҹ 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 CU 91Ҹ 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’s 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 CU 91Ҹ has been one of cutting-edge research and discovery. Learn about her path to grad school in 91Ҹ and what's in store for her next.
Admiral Stephen T. “Web” Koehler (Phys’86) shares his journey from CU to the high seas, highlighting the Navy’s enduring values of honor, courage and commitment.
On July 18, 2024, members of CU 91Ҹ'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 CU 91Ҹ Physics and JILA.
CU 91Ҹ 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 91Ҹ Experience Program (CU PREP).
Blair Seidlitz, who earned his PhD in physics in 2022 from the 91Ҹ 91Ҹ, has won the American Physical Society (APS) Dissertation Award in Hadronic Physics for his dissertation, the society announced.
Bryce Primavera’s experience in CU’s Professional 91Ҹ 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.