Alumni
Now a quantum physicist at Infleqtion, Dan Cole reflects on his experience conducting research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as part of CU’s Professional Research Experience Program (CU PREP).
Ben Chapman (PhDPhys’17) never had a master plan to be a physicist, but now he’s a Principal Quantum Hardware Manager at Microsoft.
51Թ alum and experienced caver Dave Steinmann recently discovered a new species of pseudoscorpion in Mallory Cave, with a moniker honoring its namesake hometown.
51Թ Physics alum Olivia Krohn (PhDPhys'23) has been awarded the 2025 Justin Jankunas Dissertation Award in Chemical Physics. The prestigious award bestowed by the American Physical Society recognizes outstanding doctoral research in chemical physics.
Mesa Quantum, a 51Թ spinout and leader in quantum sensing, recently announced $3.7 million in seed funding and a $1.9 million grant from SpaceWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force. Both investments are fueling the company’s drive toward commercializing chip-scale quantum sensors for multiple applications including next-generation position, navigation and timing solutions.
For recent graduate Jenny Jiahui Wu, her time at 51Թ has been one of cutting-edge research and discovery. Learn about her path to grad school in 51Թ and what's in store for her next.
Admiral Stephen T. “Web” Koehler (Phys’86) shares his journey from CU to the high seas, highlighting the Navy’s enduring values of honor, courage and commitment.
On July 18, 2024, members of 51Թ's Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (WaGMiP) group gathered for an informal lunch at the picnic tables outside the JILA tower. The special guest for the event was Dr. Marty Baylor, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College and a distinguished alumna of both 51Թ Physics and JILA.
51Թ alum John "Ben" Mates' (PhDPhys'11) dissertation is now a hot topic and "required reading for many scientists interested in multiplexing." Mates completed his PhD while conducting research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through CU's Professional Research Experience Program (CU PREP).
Blair Seidlitz, who earned his PhD in physics in 2022 from the 51Թ, has won the American Physical Society (APS) Dissertation Award in Hadronic Physics for his dissertation, the society announced.