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Department Highlights
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Caplan part of international team studying neutron stars, black holes
Dr. Matt Caplan, an assistant professor of physics, is part of the Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS), a group of theoretical physicists across the U.S., Canada, and Israel, supported by the Simons Foundation.
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Redbirds get early start in research with grant support
Lylia Gomez is using computer modeling to study the relationship between two neurons that are known to be temperature sensitive as part of a project under the mentorship of Dr. Epaminondas Rosa Jr.
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Congratulations to the ISU Solar Car Team-3rd Place Wins!
The American Solar Car Challenge 2024 has concluded!
The Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix was a multi-day track event for solar cars. After clearing scrutineering, teams took to the track at National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park, and secured a 3rd- place win, which qualified them for the road race.
The Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 was an 8 day 1550+ mile competition split into 4 stages. Solar cars departed from Nashville, TN and made their way to Casper, WY following 7 National Historic Trails , and won 3rd- place.
Congratutions to the ISU Solar Car Team on their 3rd place wins.
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