University of Wyoming Physics and Astronomy Department

05/04/2026

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/05/03/wyoming-lands-rare-super-magnet-to-power-up-advanced-rare-earth-research/

Wyoming has landed one of only three super magnets of its kind in the U.S. that will power up advanced research on rare earths and trona. It's a…

10/23/2025

It's the UW 2025 Giving Day. Please consider donating to the Department of Physics and Astronomy (which is part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences). Thanks!

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09/18/2025

The 2025 Wyoming Infrared Observatory (WIRO) will be on the evening of Friday October 17. To make reservations and get more information, please email [email protected].

10/15/2024

The 2024 Wyoming Infrared Observatory (WIRO) will be on the evening of Friday October 25. To make reservations and more information, please email [email protected].

07/11/2024

Dear Friend of Physics and Astronomy,

My name is Jinke Tang, and I’m the head of the UW Department of Physics and Astronomy.

I’m excited to tell you about the hard work of our students and faculty and the progress of the department. Students are deeply engaged in research for their experiential learning, and faculty are performing meaningful research and actively seeking federal grants. Two experimental condensed matter physicists—Dr. Alex Petrovic and Dr. Yu-Tsung “Rem” Tsai—joined us last year, and computational astrophysicist Dr. Meridith Joyce will join the faculty in August. The department has grown and is well-positioned for the future—for research and to serve students, faculty, research colleagues across the globe, and the general public.

​​​​​Quantum computing is the future of technology, and we are actively contributing to its development and its impact on the state’s economy. Exciting news—we received a National Science Foundation grant to expand quantum information science and engineering at UW. This project is led by Professor Jifa Tian with contributions by a number of faculty. Even though this investment is getting us started, we need private support to take our programs to the next level. We are also currently developing a major NSF Regional Innovation Engines proposal to advance quantum technology and infrastructure in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. The overarching goal is to develop and sustain an economic ecosystem in our region by promoting use-inspired research, technology transfer, and most importantly workforce development.

I’m writing to ask you for your support of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. I cannot overstate how important your support can be to students from towns small and large. Programs like cutting-edge research into quantum computing can spark student interest, inspire them moving forward, and may keep them here in Wyoming after graduation. The Department of Physics and Astronomy needs your help in creating this spark.

Go Pokes!
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Jinke Tang,

P.S. Thank you for your continued support to UW—every penny is worth it.


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07/11/2024

Save the Date! Giving Day: "The Power of 10"

2024 - Giving Day

Official Dates for Giving Day 2024 is October 23rd -24th from Noon to Noon!

04/17/2024

University of Wyoming Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships for AI-enabled Interdisciplinary Research.

The University of Wyoming is inviting applications for Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows for conducting convergence research at the intersection of different disciplines. In this year, the program will support a cohort of up to six postdoctoral fellows for two-year terms. Postdoctoral fellows parti...

04/15/2024

Quantum @ the University of Wyoming.

Here are some videos with more information about this quantum computing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHoEjvuPoB8 #:~:text=URL%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww,100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHMJCUmq28

04/04/2024

World Quantum Day is coming up! Come hear Chris Wood speak on April 15.

12/08/2023

Astronomy Colloquium from Peter Dowben, Friday December 8, 2023. This will be on campus in Physical Sciences room 234 at 4pm.