Physics
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Professor’s research inches toward understanding superconductors
Over the past few years, the world has experienced a severe shortage of helium, a by product of natural gas extraction. And although vast amounts of helium recently were discovered in Tanzania, helium is still a finite resource on Earth. For that reason, helium is expensive. Most people might not worry about paying more for the helium gas…
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Alumnus’ system uncovered emissions test cheating by VW, other automakers
When Leo Breton ’85 was getting ready to apply to colleges, he already knew he was going to major in physics. His mother suggested he check out Clark University because of its links with Robert H. Goddard, “the father of modern rocketry.” Clark was the only university to receive Breton’s application. It’s fitting, because Breton…
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Clark undergrad’s LEEP project gives new meaning to hands-on learning
Junior explores designing, creating and operating an on-campus makerspace
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Undergrads’ physics research drills deep into fracking-induced quakes
Two undergraduates majoring in physics at Clark University are working with their professor, Arshad Kudrolli, to fine-tune a mathematical model that captures the development of erosion underground. Their research, part of a summer LEEP project, eventually could help scientists better understand the effects of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and other cases where fluids carve out channels and destabilize the…
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Students bring ‘fresh insights’ to research on gene expression and more
Clark University juniors Navid Al Hossain ’18 and Michael Gaiewski ’18 spent the summer delving into the mathematical modeling of gene expression, the process through which genetic information in DNA drives the synthesis of protein products. They worked in the laboratory of Jacqueline Dresch, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. “It’s been an amazing…
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The Write Stuff: First book on the moon is housed at Clark University
Autobiography of Robert Goddard was carried on Apollo 11 by Buzz Aldrin
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Computer science grads land jobs at Facebook, Amazon and more
In campus visit, Jake Kramer '12 shares details of research at Amazon; he's now at HubSpot
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At NASA, Clark University library archivist shares insights on Goddard
Mott Linn, head of collection management at Clark University’s Robert H. Goddard Library, recently delivered a keynote talk on the “Father of Modern Rocketry” to an audience deeply attuned to the results of the late physicist’s groundbreaking research: NASA historians and archival employees. Linn spoke at the annual NASA History Program Review at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)…
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Physicist Arshad Kudrolli’s research seeks to improve prosthetic limbs
Dynamical jamming might sound like the latest music craze to hit Clark University, but it’s actually cutting-edge technology that one day might enhance the fit of prosthetic limbs. Arshad Kudrolli, professor of physics at Clark, is working in conjunction with Harvard University colleague Chris Rycroft to determine what kinds of granular materials will make a prosthetic limb most comfortable for…
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Clark gets its close-up in McConaughey film
Chuck Agosta could have anticipated many things when he chose to become a physics professor, from dealing with procrastinating students to vying for dwindling pools of grant money. But he never would have expected to be coaching a movie star on how to deliver his lines. On Sept. 5, Agosta, chair of the Clark University Physics…