Augustana Physics

The official account of the Augustana University Physics Department.

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

Congrats to alumna Bethany Jochim and Dr. Eric Wells for their new paper in Physical Review A and marked as an Editor's Suggestion. This is a rare distinction. Bethany started this work as an undergrad.
https://t.co/OGLr66qpU2

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

Dr. Amy Engebretson has been awarded a grant of $3900 from Jonathan F. Reichert Foundation after participating in an ALPhA immersion experience. This will expand our junior/senior laboratories to include Condensed Matter Physics.

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

Dr. Drew Alton and collaborators just published the DUNE conceptual design. Congrats!

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

That float looks familiar, @augievikingdays! 👀🧪

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

The best week of the year is just 13 days away❗️🚨

From first-year students to @AugieAlumni, everyone is welcome to celebrate @augievikingdays, our longest-standing AU tradition!

Full schedule 🗓️➡️ https://t.co/AxLfJI0aut

#WeAreAU | #VikingDays

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

2⃣,0⃣2⃣2⃣‼️

Augustana is excited to announce that more than 2,000 students will embark on a Bold Future at AU this year, making it one of the largest student body enrollments in school history! 👏📈

Full Story 📰➡️ https://t.co/g2OOYZWGEl | #WeAreAU

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

New semester, endless possibilities ✔️

From @OleAugustana to our entire AU community - Happy first day of class! 💙🎉💛

#WeAreAU | #BoldFuture

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

This summer, one @au_physics student received an opportunity to make an impact through atomic, molecular, and optical research at @KState and @ksuOURCI ⚛️👏

Learn more about Tiana Townsend ‘22 and experiential learning at its best ➡️ https://t.co/L2erPeagPm

#WeAreAU X @NSF

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

“I feel like Augustana has prepared me well for both research and grad school. The academic expectation at Augie is relatively high, which puts me at an advantage when I'm moving from undergraduate courses to graduate courses." - Tiana Townsend 👏👏

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

An extraordinary accomplishment... especially for an undergrad!

Congratulations to @au_physics student Tiana Townsend ‘22, who was recently was named the lead author of a paper in the peer-reviewed journal @FrontPhysics! 🔬🧬

Read 📖➡️ https://t.co/1CPt11j3EM

#WeAreAU

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

Celebrating the milestone of graduation - a moment our students will remember forever.

Congratulations again to the class of 2020! 🎉🎓

#WeAreAU | #Graduation2021

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

The moment history was made! 👏👷

On Tuesday, we officially broke ground on the $50 Million residential village project, which will offer new, improved housing, as well as serve the needs of our local community 📍🏫

Our Bold Future awaits!

#WeAreAU X #OneSiouxFalls

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

Congrats to both! Also -- Ellie is getting a degree in physics, too.

[Augie Chemistry @augiechem]

Senior Ellie Ronning and Sophomore Eleanor Weckwerth also did a wonderful job presenting their poster at SciMix during #ACSSpring2021!

[Augie Chemistry @augiechem]

MaKenna Koble, a senior chemistry major and 2021 @ACSNUCL Coryell award winner, gave a great talk at #ACSSpring2021. Nice work, MaKenna!

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

We are proud to announce that 5⃣ students have been named 2021 @SD_SpaceGrant Fellowship/Scholarship Program award winners! 👏🛰️

🚀 Mariah Haight ‘22
🚀 Harrison Kuhn ‘22
🚀 Luke Matzner ‘22
🚀 Haley McMahon ‘21
🚀 Tiana Townsend ‘21

Read 📰➡️ https://t.co/W1ryg6Alhd | #WeAreAU

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

☑️ 5,000 National Applicants.
☑️ 400 Students Selected.
☑️ 1 from a @southdakota college or university.

Congratulations to Augustana Junior Elizabeth Kiffmeyer, who was named a 2021 Goldwater Scholar! 👏🔬👏

Read 📰➡️ https://t.co/5Md2ZSWmQ6 | #WeAreAU

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

🚨 Today is the Day! 🚨

The 24th annual Boe Forum is tonight 🙌 Hosted by @AugieCWS and @augiepres, the virtual forum will feature keynote speakers Dr. @JamieMetzl & Dr. @RobertCGreen!

⌚️: 7:30 p.m. (CDT)
🖥️: https://t.co/4bpRdeLbn2

#WeAreAU | #BoeForum

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

Come take a virtual tour. https://t.co/kWLDpJnKjT And then come to campus and see the real thing.

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

No previous math of physics experience required. Those Interested in history of math and science or just wanting to go spend some time in Scotland are encouraged to sign up!

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

Wh🤯a

With today being the coldest day in @ExperienceSFSD in more than 100 years (-26), we had to give it a try.

We hope @au_physics and @NWSSiouxFalls are proud 🥶

#WeAreAU | #OneSiouxFalls

[Augustana Physics @au_physics]

10/10 - Execution
12/10 - Epicness
3/3 - For the three phases of water: solid, liquid, and gas ☑️

Nice work, @OleAugustana!

#WeAreAU | #Physics

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

Wh🤯a

With today being the coldest day in @ExperienceSFSD in more than 100 years (-26), we had to give it a try.

We hope @au_physics and @NWSSiouxFalls are proud 🥶

#WeAreAU | #OneSiouxFalls

[Augustana University @AugustanaSD]

Since 1995, the Boe Forum, hosted by the @AugieCWS, has welcomed the world’s most influential leaders.

That tradition continues this March, as the virtual event will feature keynote speakers Drs. @RobertCGreen and @JamieMetzl 👏

Details ➡️📰 https://t.co/OmkY7QiuXJ | #WeAreAU