UNF Department of Physics and Astronomy

09/02/2026

NASA-HASP launched two UNF payloads: Ozone sensors and long-range communication (LoRa) on a high-altitude balloon from the NASA-CSBF in Fort Sumner, NM, this morning. You can see the live stream:

https://www.youtube.com/c/LouisianaSpaceGrant/live

09/01/2026

Join us on September 11th as the University of North Florida Department of Physics and Astronomy Colloquium Series welcomes Dr. Janice Musfeldt from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She will be speaking on "Intercalated chalcogenides under extreme pressure-temperature conditions".

08/13/2026

Two successful study abroad trips for UNF students to see the 2026 total solar eclipse! One launching and recovering three stratospheric balloons, and the other capturing endless fantastic photos

08/12/2026

UNF physics and engineering students are live streaming their eclipse balloon launch

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07/07/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Coelho, Pekarek, and Haraldsen, along with University of North Florida students Patrick Kenney (Graduate), Kyle Taylor (Undergraduate), and Cole Ratkus (Undergraduate), on the publication of their manuscript "High-Spin Defect Clustering and Emergent Magnetism in TiS2" in the Wiley journal Advanced Functional Materials.

05/16/2026

☀️ Hello, Summer at UNF! 🌴

Sunshine, palm trees, and Osprey pride—summer is officially here at the University of North Florida! Whether you’re taking summer classes, enjoying a well-deserved break, or exploring campus, there’s no better place to soak up the season.

🎓 And a huge congratulations to our UNF graduates from ! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off—we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do next.

Stay cool, stay motivated, and make the most of your summer, Ospreys!

04/12/2026

💙 Thank You, Osprey Nation! 💙
Because of YOU, the Physics & Astronomy Excellence Fund shined bright on UNF Giving Day! 🌟
Your generosity on April 8 is making a real difference — supporting student research, hands‑on learning, community programs like free Astronomy Nights, and the future of innovation in physics and astronomy at UNF. Every gift, big or small, helps us move closer to the stars. 🚀
We are incredibly grateful to our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends who shared and donated. Your belief in our students and our mission fuels discovery, curiosity, and success both in the classroom and beyond.
Thank you for helping UNF Physics & Astronomy soar — we couldn’t do this without you!

04/08/2026

🌟 UNF Giving Day!🌟
Let’s help the Physics & Astronomy Excellence Fund soar! 🚀

https://givingday.unf.edu/campaigns/physics-and-astronomy-excellence-fund
Or use the QR code in the picture.

Ospreys everywhere are coming together for a 24‑hour race to fuel UNF’s future — and your gift can directly boost hands‑on research, student success, public Astronomy Nights, and the innovative work happening in Physics & Astronomy at UNF. Donate only a $1. We are interested in engagement and not overall value. Funds raised to assist Physics and Astronomy students with research and experiences.

This year, your impact can go even further:

✨ Tonsfeldt 25K Matching COAS Challenge — gifts of ANY size to COAS programs can be matched up to $25,000!

✨ SOAR with Subrahmanyam Challenge — departments that exceed participation goals can earn part of a $750 award from Dean Subrahmanyam!
Your support helps students pursue careers in astrophysics, quantum physics, environmental science, research innovation, and more — all while keeping UNF’s community outreach, like monthly Astronomy Nights, free and open to the public.
🔗 Give today and help us reach for the stars:

https://givingday.unf.edu/campaigns/physics-and-astronomy-excellence-fund

04/02/2026

🌟 UNF Physics & Astronomy Colloquium — Join Us This Friday! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Atharva Dange from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a fascinating talk titled:
🎓 AI in Education: Chatbots, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, and the Future of Learning
🗓 Friday, April 3
🕛 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
📍 UNF Building 4, Room 1705
Explore how AI chatbots and intelligent tutoring systems are transforming university learning—delivering personalized support, step‑by‑step feedback, and new models for student engagement across disciplines.
This event is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Come learn how AI is reshaping the classroom of tomorrow!