TCU Phys & Astro
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TCU Phys & Astro
@TCUPhysAstro
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Texas Christian University Beigetreten Ağustos 2014
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My graduate student April Horton is defending her PhD thesis in 20 mins. Join us in SWR 357 to learn about the gas flows of the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, where she used @HubbleTelescope ULLYSES and GASKAP observations.
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Dr. Alan Farhan from @Baylor is visiting us today to talk about his research on Designer Ferromics from Artificial Spin Ice to Oxide Thin Films. Seminar right now in SWR 357.
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Dr. Fabian Pena from Baylor University is visiting us today to discuss his work on Atomic Scale Growth in Semiconductor Materials with Multimodal Characteristics. SWR 357 right now for this seminar.
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Please join us for a department lunch on Feb. 6 in SWR 358. This is a come and go event, so it's fine if you can't stay the whole two hours. Stop by and meet the faculty and fellow students. I look forward to seeing you all there.
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CSE undergrad and grad students, the Student Research Symposium will be on April 17th this year. Abstracts are due March 6, 2026, but they have workshops as early as Feb. 6, 2026 to help you out.
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Join us next week when Dr. Chetraj Pandey will be talking to us about space weather! Seminar on Friday, January 30th at 2pm in SWR 357.
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Our department offers FREE physics tutoring. No appointment needed and walk ins are welcome. Below are the hours for the physics Tutoring Center that are held in SWR 307.
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Physics II labs start next week. No labs during the first week back at TCU!
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Graduate student John Brannon is presenting his master’s thesis research on optoelectronic transport and antibacterial properties that result from surface defects in zinc and gallium oxides now in SWR 357.
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Need advice on how to apply for a job or graduate school? The @TCU_CSE can help! Antonio Reed is our new Career Consultant that is now taking appointments to assist!
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TCU Physics and Astronomy students, are you considering a career in education? Join this panelist discussion on Nov 4th to hear from TCU alums that are new educators. If you are considering teaching K–12, know that the @TCU_COE offers pathways to obtain a teaching certificate.
TCU College of Education@TCU_COE
Calling all students! Don't forget to join us for our "New Teacher Panel". 📅 Nov. 4, 2025 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 Palko 130 Thinking about being a teacher? Come hear from recent TCU grads as they share how they landed their first jobs and what the transition into teaching is like!
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The welcome back to the school departmental lunch is going on right now in RJH 113 until 1 p.m. Students, stop by to meet the faculty and to ask about research opportunities!
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Dustin Johnson is defending his PhD dissertation now. Here @tcu, he explored antibacterial properties of metal oxide semiconductors. This included varying the sizes & shapes of nanoparticles, effecting the polarization of the particles, and measuring the impact on bacteria growth
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🌙✨ April is full of cosmic magic, Horned Frogs! ✨🌙
Don’t miss this month:
🌟 April 1: The Moon glides past the Pleiades star cluster
🌕 April 13: The Full Pink Moon lights up the night
🌠 April 21–22: The Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks with up to 20 meteors/hour!
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Student Highlight! Checkout April's fantastic presentation!
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Join us right now in SWR 357 where Dr. Bonde is meeting with the Society of Physics Students about his academic career and research on space weather.
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More about one of our favorite graduates and her project!
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