THIS WEEK IN PHYSICS
2/2 - 2/6/26
Upcoming event: Mark your calendars!
*Check the Brown Events Calendar for the most up-to-date information, as we do have some exceptions this semester. Some seminars have been scheduled in alternate locations, days and times, and there may be weather-related updates.
WEEKLY SEMINARS & COLLOQUIA
The Physics Colloquium: *UPDATED*
Refreshments: 2:00 pm Mondays, 2:15 PM BH190
Condensed Matter & Biophysics Seminars Thursdays, 4 PM BH190
Physics Department Calendar of Events
2/2/2026 – 2/6/2026
Please check the Events Calendar on the day of the event for weather-related updates
MONDAY - 2/2/26
Physics Colloquium
Location: BH190
Time: 2:15 PM, Refreshments served at 2:00 PM
Speaker: James Aguirre of the University of Pennsylvania
Title: “Measuring the optical depth to reionization: why it matters, and how radio measurements of high-redshift hydrogen can help.”
Abstract
WEDNESDAY - 2/4/26
The Brown Center for Theoretical Physics & Innovation Innovation Salon Series
Location: Watson School of International and Public Affairs, 111 Thayer Street | Room 101
Time: 5:30pm
Speaker: Carina Curto
Title: Network dominoes: composable building blocks for recurrent networks
Abstract
THURSDAY - 2/5/26
The Brown Center for Theoretical Physics & Innovation Seminar Series
Location: BH723 | Join via Zoom: https://brown.zoom.us/j/93032115316?jst=2
Time: 12:00pm
Speaker: Aidan Chatwin-Davies, University of Rhode Island
Title: “QG for QI”
Abstract
The Tony and Pat Houghton Condensed Matter Seminar
Location: BH190
Time: 4:00pm
Speaker: Sheng Chen of Yale University
Title: “Decoding the Physics of Intracellular Patterns: A Pathway to Predictive Cell Biology”
Abstract
THIS WEEK IN PHYSICS
Read more about our 2026 Data Science Seed Grant recipients here
Read more about the inaugural DSI Early Career Breakthrough Research Awards here
2026 AI Winter School
All modules for the 2026 AI Winter School are now available on our YouTube channel.
CALL FOR NEWS & AWARDS
Did you or your student present at, attend or lead a conference or win an award? Are you publishing news of a study? Did you win an award or have an interesting internship experience to share?
The Physics Department wants to share your good news with the Brown community! Send in your news to publicize your achievements and physics experiences to the Brown community and beyond. Thank you for your partnership.
STUDENT GROUP SPOTLIGHT
Want your group in the weekly spotlight? Reach out to Valerie DeLaCámara, Physics Communications! physics_communications@brown.edu.
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STUDENT EVENTS
Join the Women in Physics group for a lunch break where study tips and strategies will be shared to get your semester off to a successful start!
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STUDENT EVENTS
Would you like the department to publicize your student group's event? For consideration, submit a Student Group Event form by Friday at noon for the following week. Student group leaders can reach out to Valerie at physics_communications@brown.edu with any questions. I look forward to working with you!
WEBSITE UPDATES
Physics Communications manages the department's website and makes all needed updates. If your faculty or student profile needs an update to your title, advisor, concentration, or photo, OR if you see any information on any page that needs updating, please submit your updates to Valerie using the form below. This method is preferable to an email as it helps me track changes to our website content.
Thank you for helping to keep our website current! Submit website updates.
RESOURCES
Information About Physics Student Groups & Faculty, Student and Staff Resources are on our website. Ever True Roadmap to Recovery
The Brown Events Calendar is the most up-to-date listing of Physics Department events. EVENTS
PHYSICS JOB BOARD
The Physics Job Board is maintained by our Student Affairs team. Contact: physics-student-affairs@brown.edu with questions.
