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Official tweets from #UChicago's Physical Sciences Division. News, events, and updates for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
Chicago, Illinois
Joined December 2014
We have made the decision to leave X. We will go dormant for now and then remove our profile after a few months of transition. You can find us on Blue Sky and Meta as @UChicagoPSD. FYI: @UChicago @DSI_UChicago @UChiClimate @GeoSci_UChicago @UChicagoPME @UChiChemistry @UChicagoCS
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The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry is honored to welcome Professor Eric Jacobsen, Sheldon Emery Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, as the distinguished speaker for the Kharasch Lectures on April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Prof. Jacobsen's work on asymmetric
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"In recognition of outstanding contributions to virtual reality, wearable hardware for multimodal sensations (e.g., haptics, olfaction, taste), and the study of perceptual illusions." I want to thank my lab who did a lot of this work in deep collaboration with me (continued) 2/5
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Last month, we celebrated our first 100 days as the @UChicago's flagship effort to address climate change while balancing society’s need for sustainable growth. Here are some of our first milestone moments since our launch 🧵 1/8
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PSD had the opportunity to visit students at the @AxLab_UChicago Axhibition yesterday. Check out these #UChicago shape-changers.
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We are delighted to share that we have secured more than $125 million in philanthropic support for our research, education, and international engagement. Our mission and approach are resonating! đź§µ1/8
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It is with great pleasure that we share the news that the American Chemical Society has named Prof. Gregory Voth as the recipient of the 2025 ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry! @AmerChemSociety @UChicagoPME @UChicagoPSD @VothGroup
https://t.co/kKNan54n4N
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The exciting new study features contributions from @UChiChemistry Prof. Andrei Tokmakoff. @UChicagoPME @NatureComms @UChicagoPSD
https://t.co/ceYud6I3Hp
pme.uchicago.edu
UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering researchers studied the speedy molecular reactions that occur when charged ions move across anion exchange membranes – commonly used in clean energy technology
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Join us for Prof. Joshua @shaevitz's seminar titled, "Big Lessons from Tiny Microbes: Unlocking the Physics of Collective Behavior in Bacteria" on March 25th at 12pm, GCIS W301. @UChicagoPSD @UChicagoBSD @UChicago_Micro @UChicagoCOM
https://t.co/v0IBXVzoQh
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The @GuangbinDong lab have had a busy week, with two new publications highlight synthesis advances. First, graduate student Rui Zhang and Prof. Dong have been hard at work breaking "unbreakable" bonds. In their latest for Accounts of Chemical Research, the investigators have
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Ever wonder how Netflix’s autoplay might shape your viewing habits? A new study from UChicago Computer Science reveals how autoplay subtly influences audiences. https://t.co/DwAxBp3NgP
cs.uchicago.edu
Netflix’s autoplay feature has long been a standard part of the user experience, continuously feeding content to keep viewers engaged. But how much is this convenience truly costing us in terms of...
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In a new Faculty Focus, learn more about Pedram Hassanzadeh’s work in Geophysical Sciences improving the fundamental understanding of the multiscale, nonlinear physics of extreme weather events. https://t.co/ir0yo2AAs6
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Clay CĂłrdova, Assistant Professor of Physics, has received the 2025 Frontiers of Science Award (FSA) from the International Congress of Basic Sciences for his work on theoretical particle physics and new symmetries in nature. https://t.co/Dpdk0nJLYc
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"Federal investments in AI are not discretionary expenditures...They fuel innovation, create high-value jobs, and secure America’s leadership in global technology markets." -@uchicagocs Profs. Willett and Hoffman https://t.co/2XNUHBcnw0
fortune.com
America’s future economic growth depends on federal research investment in AI and computing.
Looming cuts to federal research funding endanger America's leadership in AI. In an op-ed for @FortuneMagazine, we explain how federal research funding is essential to breakthrough discoveries and economic advancement.
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Join us for Prof. Rajan Sah's seminar on Tuesday, March 4th, entitled, "SWELL regulation of vascular function and thrombosis" at 12pm in GCIS W301. https://t.co/4b2ZDvI73n
@UChicagoPME @UChicagoBSD @UChicagoMed @UChicagoPSD
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Congrats to 6 PSD faculty members who earned research fellowships from the @SloanFoundation: Luca V. Delacrétaz Raul Castro Fernandez Jeremy Hoskins Alexander Ji Sarah King Weixin Tang
Six UChicago scholars have earned prestigious research fellowships from the @SloanFoundation, in recognition of their creativity, innovation and research accomplishments. Learn more:
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We at @illinoistech are certainly looking to increase our Quantum Entanglement with @UChicagoPSD as we work together on #FermiForward
Happy Valentine's Day to all our quantum partners near and far! Celebrate the International Year of Quantum by getting entangled with @UChicago! https://t.co/tPLVKuLQMr
#IYQ2025
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Happy Valentine's Day to all our quantum partners near and far! Celebrate the International Year of Quantum by getting entangled with @UChicago! https://t.co/tPLVKuLQMr
#IYQ2025
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Congratulations to UChicago physicist Robert Wald for receiving the 2025 Albert Einstein Medal from the Albert Einstein Society! https://t.co/icamk1RwAa
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