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1. wichita.edu

   Astrophysics

   Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Computational astrophysics research is led by Prof. Jason Ferguson. This work is focused on applications of numerical problems in stellar astrophysics including the computation of mean opacities used for stellar evolution calculations and population studies of stars in globular clusters. Here is a link to Opacity data.

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/Research/Astro.php

2. wichita.edu

   NIAC 2019 Phase II Midterm Review: Astrophysics and Technical Lab Studies of a Solar Neutrino Spacecraft Detector

   NIAC 2019 Phase II Midterm Review: Astrophysics and Technical Lab Studies of a Solar Neutrino Spacecraft Detector Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the review is by Webex video conference. It is scheduled for July 16, 2020. Agenda Start time Duration Title Presenter Link to presentation 12:00 noon 5 min. Welcome and Introductions of all attendees to NIAC progress…

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/Research/niac-phaseii-firstyearreview.php

3. wichita.edu

   Resources for Students

   …climatology, oceanography and astronomy. May require field trips. GEOL 795: Earth and Space Physics (3 credits) Cross-listed as PHYS 795. An introduction to the geosciences and astrophysics of the solar system. Topics include the surface, interior and atmospheres of the planets with a comparative planetology approach, and the sun-planet system including…

   https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/studentresources.php

4. WSU Newsletters

   Watkins speaker to discuss planets orbiting other stars

   (c) Nils Lund / The Kavli Prize David Charbonneau, Fred Kavli Professor of Astrophysics at Harvard University, will present a public lecture, “The terrestrial worlds of other stars,” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 in 127 Jabara Hall. Charbonneau works with his students and postdoctoral fellows to develop novel methods and instruments for the detection and…

   https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/watkins-speaker-to-discuss-planets-orbiting-other-stars/

5. wichita.edu

   Graduate Student Directory

   …High Energy Particle Physics Advisor: Prof. Muether Tonya Jasenthuleanage PhD Physics Contact Info: tsjasenthuleanage@shockers.wichita.edu Research Area: Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisor: Prof. Ferguson Tunde Kushimo PhD Physics Contact Info: txkushimo@shockers.wichita.edu Research Area: Theoretical High Energy Particle Physics Advisor: Prof.…

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/list_of_Graduate_Students.php

6. wichita.edu

   Dr. Jason Ferguson

   Computational Astrophysics Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1997 Dr. Ferguson’s research is in the area of computational astrophysics focusing on the tabulation of mean opacities of stellar environments. Mean opacities are required by researchers calculating the transfer of radiation astrophysical situations, for example in the models of stars. He also…

   https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Physics/Faculty/Ferguson-Jason.php

7. Course Catalog

   PHYS - Physics

   …optics. Additional topics may include radiation, scattering, optical properties of solids and optical data processing. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 214 or 314 and MATH 344. PHYS 595. Astrophysics (3). Covers the formation, life and death of stars. Topics include: HR-diagrams, atomic and molecular spectra, radiative and convective transfer, the structure and…

   https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/courses/phys/

8. wichita.edu

   Spring 2025 Physics seminars

   …9 Prof. Jin Hu University of Arkansas – Fayetteville Property and Tuning of Layered Materials Youtube Apr. 15 David Charbonneau, Watkins Physics SeminarFred Kavli Professor of Astrophysics at Harvard University Do Rocky Exoplanets Retain Their Atmospheres?Physics Seminar at 3:30 pm in HH 209 Youtube Apr. 16 David Charbonneau, Watkins Public LectureFred…

   https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/seminars/spring2025.php

9. wichita.edu

   June 2020

   …and writing skills.” Amount: $150,000; one – three years Funding Agency: NASA Title: ROSES 2020: Astrophysics Explorers U.S. Participating Investigators Application Deadline: Mandatory Notices of Intent due August 3, 2020 Purpose: “This ROSES program element for Astrophysics Explorers U.S. Participating Investigators (APEX USPI) solicits proposals for…

   https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2020-06-Newsletter.php

10. wichita.edu

    Fall 2016 Physics seminars

    …Low temperature physics: How low is low and how low do we have to go? pptx mp3 2 Nov. — — — — 9 Nov. Dr. Kael Hanson, Director Ice-cube Particle Astrophysics Center, Wisconsin Multi-messenger Astrophysics at the South Pole with Neutrinos pptx mp3 15 Nov. 4:00 JB127 Prof. Stephen T. Dye, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu Watkins Public Talk:…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/seminars/fall2016.php

11. Course Catalog

    PHYS - Physics

    …optics. Additional topics may include radiation, scattering, optical properties of solids and optical data processing. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 214 or 314 and MATH 344. PHYS 595. Astrophysics (3). Covers the formation, life and death of stars. Topics include: HR-diagrams, atomic and molecular spectra, radiative and convective transfer, the structure and spectra…

    https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/phys/

12. wichita.edu

    November 2022

    …15, 2023 Purpose: “The objective of PAARE is to improve the quality and environment of astronomy and astrophysics research and education by stimulating the development of formal, long-term partnerships that provide authentic pathways into the research enterprise and broaden the participation of individuals from groups underrepresented in astronomy.…

    https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-11-Newsletter.php

13. wichita.edu

    Master of Science in Physics

    …to computer science. Student pursuing this research would be prepared for continuation in a related PhD program or a career in information technology and theory. Computational Astrophysics: Prof. Ferguson's research in computational astrophysics would provide student an opportunity to learn how to model complicated system. These students would be…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/ms_degree.php

14. wichita.edu

    GeoLOGIC

    … scientific models in situations involving evidence that is inherently limited in scope and precision are also of use in other historical sciences such as evolutionary biology and astrophysics. This project lays the groundwork for the future development of collaborative research to be funded by national granting agencies. Project Overview To date very little…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/geology/wparcell/GeoLOGIC/GeoLOGIC.php

15. wichita.edu

    Wichita Space Initiative (Home)

    …Wichita State, personalized for your situation Request Info The Wichita Space Initiative is a group of WSU faculty, students, and partners who actively pursue exciting research in astrophysics, aerospace engineering, space ethics and policy, astrobiology, and related space sciences. Get in Touch Space Science Graduate Certificate Course Interstellar Seminar …

    https://www.wichita.edu/research/space/index.php

16. wichita.edu

    August 2020

    …Title: Simons Investigators in Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics and Computer Science Application Deadline: ***Limited*** Because WSU may only submit two nominations in Math and two nominations in Physics, Notices of Intent to apply must be sent to proposals@wichita.edu by Wednesday, September 9th at 12noon, in case an internal competition is needed.…

    https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2020-08-Newsletter.php

17. wichita.edu

    Research Overview

    …with departmental faculty in several key research areas. Many students take advantage of research opportunities and applied learning during their time on campus. Research Areas Astrophysics Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Experimental High Energy Physics Quantum Information Theoretical High Energy Physics Stellar Opacity Computations High…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/Research/index.php

18. wichita.edu

    March 2021

    …relevant to NASA's Astrophysics, Heliophysics and Planetary Science Research Programs. Note that the term "citizen science" does not pertain to citizenship in any particular country, and that "citizen scientists" may include "amateur" scientists. Up to three awards in each Division: Astrophysics, Heliophysics, and Planetary Science, for a total of up …

    https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2021-03-Newsletter.php

19. wichita.edu

    Fall 2020 Physics seminars

    … LLC and NASA Fellow Antimatter-Based Propulsion Enabling Orbital Insertion Around Proxima Centauri --- YouTube 14 Oct. Dr. Mario Perez, NASA HQ, Washington, DC NASA Observational Astrophysics Program --- YouTube 21 Oct. Dr. Slava Turyshev, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, Pasadena, CA High Resolution Imaging of Exoplanets with the Sun's Gravitational Focus ---…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/seminars/fall2020.php

20. wichita.edu

    Spring 2021 Physics seminars

    … State University Introduction to High-Performance Computing at WSU YouTube 24 Feb. Prof. Michael Coughlin, University of Minnesota A Technical Ecosystem to Enable Multi-Messenger Astrophysics YouTube 3 Mar. Dr. P. Albright, HRL A Career in Physics Outside the Academy YouTube 10 Mar. Dr. Shannon Ray, AFRL The Purification of 3-Level Quantum States and…

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/physics/seminars/spring2021.php