multi-day
Move-in Friday night at the Dearborn Observatory
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
To help welcome everyone to NU, Dearborn Observatory will be open for a public viewing from 9 to 11 pm....
Events
Please click here for our department seminars (excluding PAECRS) calendar.
multi-day
Fall/Winter Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for public viewing every Friday night from 8 to 10 pm during the fall and...
Sep
23
2026
Special Complex Systems Seminar: Sam Wilken: "Self-Assembled Mesoscale Life: Controlling Patterns, Mechanics, and Reactions using DNA Liquids"
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Complex Systems Seminars
Cells operate by coordinating reactions to occur at the right time and in the right place in a biochemically and...
Sep
29
2026
CFP Colloquium: Mark Saffman: Atomic qubits for computing and sensing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: Rapid progress with quantum state control and entanglement on demand in arrays of individual atomic qubits is shortening the...
Oct
6
2026
CFP Colloquium: Gurudev Dutt: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Gurudev Dutt, University of Pittsburgh Host: TBA Keywords: Physics, CFP
Oct
9
2026
Homecoming / Reunion Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
In honor of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, the Dearborn will be walk-in only this evening. No reservations are required--just show...
Oct
10
2026
Homecoming / Reunion Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
In honor of Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, the Dearborn will be walk-in only this evening. No reservations are required--just show...
Oct
13
2026
CFP Colloquium: Michael Mueck: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Michael Mueck, ezSQUID/Justus-Liebig-University Giessen Host: TBA Keywords: CFP, Physics
Oct
15
2026
Complex Systems Seminar: Alberto Fernandez-Nieves: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Complex Systems Seminars
Abstract: TBA Alberto Fernandez-Nieves, Professor, University of Barcelona Host: Michelle Driscoll
Oct
15
2026
Condensed Matter Physics Seminar: Fernando Sols: ""From quantum Andreev-Hawking radiation to spontaneous Floquet states and the time operator"
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
After an introduction to the relevant topics, we present a continuous-time crystal based on a quantum black-hole laser, where the...
Oct
16
2026
Colloquium: Danielle Speller: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
TBA Danielle Speller, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University Host: John Carrasco
Oct
20
2026
CFP Colloquium: Nick Hutzler: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Nuck Hutzler, Caltech Host: TBA Keywords: CFP, Physics
Oct
22
2026
Complex Systems Seminar: Andreia Sofia Teixeira: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Complex Systems Seminars
Abstract: TBA Andreia Sofia Teixeira, Associate Professor, Northeastern University London Host: Istvan Kovacs
Oct
22
2026
Condensed Matter Physics Seminar: Victor Henner: "Comparative Study of Dipolar Spin Dynamics and the Onset of Chaos"
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Condensed Matter Physics Seminars
We investigate the spin dynamics of a dipole-coupled system by comparing a direct solution of the Schrodinger equation for quantum...
Oct
23
2026
Family Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
In honor of Family Weekend, the Dearborn will hold a special open house event--no reservations are required. The session is...
Oct
24
2026
Family Weekend at the Dearborn Observatory
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, sponsored by Dearborn Observatory
In honor of Family Weekend, the Dearborn will hold a special open house event--no reservations are required. The session is...
Oct
29
2026
Complex Systems Seminar: Shelly Zhang: "Toward Multifunctional Materials: From Design to Manufacturing"
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Complex Systems Seminars
Multifunctional materials and structures that carry load, dissipate energy, and actively respond to external stimuli hold great potential for various...
Nov
3
2026
CFP Colloquium: Reina Maruyama: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Reina Maruyama, Yale Host: TBA Keywords: CFP, Physics
Nov
6
2026
Colloquium: Shep Doeleman: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
TBA Shep Doeleman, Senior Research Fellow, Harvard University Host: Lena Murchikova
Nov
17
2026
CFP Colloquium: Mason Marshall: TBA
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, sponsored by Center for Fundamental Physics Colloquia
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Mason Marshall, NIST Host: TBA Keywords: CFP, Physics
Nov
20
2026
Colloquium: Kathryn Zurek: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, sponsored by Physics and Astronomy Colloquia
TBA Kathryn Zurek, Professor, Caltech Host: Timothy Kovachi