Recent News Around the Department
Alex Demkov receives 2011 IBM Faculty Award
UT Physics Professor Alex Demkov has received a 2011 IBM Faculty Award. He is one of only two physicists to receive it this year. […]
Cécile DeWitt-Morette named Officer in French Legion of Honor
Cécile DeWitt-Morette, the Jane and Roland Blumberg Professor of Physics, was recently promoted to the rank of Officer in the French Legion of Honor. The Order is the highest decoration in France, and her promotion within the Order is a major honor. While the exact reasons for receiving the honor are never specified, it recognizes Cécile’s continuing contribution to French science and culture. […]
Texas students explore nanoworld at UT
The 5th Annual Summer Nanoscience Academy took place July 7–9 in the Center for Nano-Molecular Science and Technology building for a hands-on approach to learning about nanoscience. […]
Professor Downer joins UT Academy of Distinguished Teachers
The Department of Physics is pleased to announce that Dr. Mike Downer has been elected to the UT Academy of Distinguished Teachers. This is one of the highest awards this University offers for teaching excellence. […]