Category: News
Students to Display Projects at BeAM MakerFest on December 5
Students who use tools, technology and special techniques to turn their ideas into creations will display their projects at Carolina’s Fall BeAM MakerFest on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Frank Porter Graham Great Hall of … Read more
APS Faculty Receive $20,000 UNC Idea Grant to Study Crowd Safety Measures
Researchers in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences have received a $20,000 UNC Idea Seed Grant to investigate methods for disrupting deadly panics in large gatherings based on their understanding of collective behavior. “Are there ways we can model interventions … Read more
APS Student Tests the Limits of an Ancient Artform to Increase Aircraft Range
By Dave DeFusco For all the progress made in aircraft design, the technology that has offered the best route to advancing aircraft range while also reducing fuel consumption is one of civilization’s most ancient arts—ceramics. As part of a prestigious … Read more
APS Study Finds Specialized Chemicals Would Increase Efficiency of Solar Cells
Solar cells would increase in efficiency and durability if specialized chemicals were used in their manufacture, according to a paper published by a Department of Applied Physical Sciences professor and his colleagues in Nature Energy. In the peer-reviewed article, “Ammonium … Read more
From the APS Chair: reflections and visions
Upon the conclusion of his first year as chair of the department of applied physical sciences (APS), Theo Dingemans reflects proudly on the achievements and progress of APS while looking ahead to new developments on the horizon. In exciting news, … Read more
“URSkilled” workshops promote research skills, entrepreneurial mindset
“URSkilled” workshops promote research skills, entrepreneurial mindset As Carolina ramps up the number of undergraduates participating in research, URSkilled at Carolina develops undergraduate students’ research skills and prepares them to be effective researchers with an entrepreneurial mindset. URSkilled is part … Read more
Using “optical tweezers” to advance nanomedicine
Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the department of applied physical sciences (APS), is using light to tackle significant challenges in the field of nanoscience. Nanoscience focuses on objects or structures measured in nanometers – one billionth of a meter. … Read more