| | ISSUE 06 | DECEMBER 20, 2024 | | | | |
| | Physics Department Alumni Newsletter | | | | | |
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Dear Syracuse Physics Community, As I near the end of my first full semester as Department Chair, it’s my pleasure to take a moment to reflect upon and celebrate another all-around outstanding year in research accomplishments, educational pursuits, and building a community that is welcoming to all. As you read through this newsletter you will certainly get a sense of our recent achievements in science and scholarship at SU Physics. We’ve also shared a few fun stories that highlight a long tradition of colorful and creative characters who have left their mark on our department’s history. This year I am grateful for the current cohort of staff, students, and faculty who have been patient with me as I’ve stepped into my new role and made the transition as smooth as possible. I am happy to have the opportunity in this newsletter to share with everyone a small sample of what the members of our outstanding community have accomplished this past year. | | | | | |
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| Mrs. Jennings’ Memo The Physics Department discovers a 70-year-old memo from Mrs. Jennings, highlighting ongoing purchase order issues and honoring her administrative contributions. | | | | | |
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| | A hidden Polaroid found in the Physics Department reveals a fun tradition connecting past, present, and future students, sparking curiosity and strengthening a sense of belonging within the community. | | Syracuse University Physics Department holds its alumni in the highest esteem. We are always excited to learn and celebrate your accomplishments and contributions. Catch up on some of our alumni’s journeys in this section. | | | | | |
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| Faculty and Staff Highlights: January – December 2024 | | | | The faculty and staff news highlights promotions, recognitions, awards, and other achievements from the Syracuse University Physics Department. We are proud of their excellence, accomplishments, and innovation. | | | | | |
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| Student Highlights: January – December 2024 | | | | We are pleased to take this opportunity to highlight our students in a special way. Our students represent Syracuse University Physics through their commitment to learning, dedication to research, and qualities of excellent leadership. Enjoy getting to know more about them below! | | | | | |
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| Remembering Marvin Goldberg: Professor Emeritus of Physics who Taught at Syracuse University for More Than 30 Years | | | | The Physics Department mourned the passing of Marvin Goldberg G’65, professor emeritus of physics. The college of Arts and Sciences wrote an article in his honor. | | | | | |
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| | Thank you for reading if you’ve made it this far! We’ve got a lot of exciting things planned for 2025 already that I look forward to in the coming year. I hope all of you have enjoyed your own successes this past year and encourage you to send a note to us anytime you have some accomplishment or milestone to celebrate so we can share in our weekly “Good News” announcements to the department e-mail list. One more thing…as established recently, if you’ve made it this far in your reading, send an e-mail to phyadmin@syr.edu and mention the secret message of “Mrs. Jenning’s Wooden Leg”, along with providing your mailing address, and we will send you a prize! Finally, I want to conclude by offering a huge “Thank You!” to everyone who has donated to SU Physics during the past year. We have used those funds in recent years for everything from purchasing 3D printers to sponsoring students travelling to conferences. If you would like to make a donation you can follow the link below and contribute to the Physics Department General Gift Fund. Thank you again for your support and generosity, Mitch | | | | | |
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| | | | We invite you to share any update or accomplishments. We want to hear about your professional achievements. We also welcome announcements of marriages and family additions. We would love it if you included your pictures! Email your news and updates to phyadmin@syr.edu | | | | | |
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