During its annual spring meeting in May, the Corporation of Brown University approved the appointment of two physics faculty to senior named chairs.  Vesna Mitrovic was named the L. Herbert Ballou University Professor of Physics, and Gang Xiao was named the Ford Foundation Professor of Physics.

Brown University Professor of Physics Stephon Alexander has been named to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Cosmology and Astrophysics (JCAP).

A research group, including Brown University Professor of Physics and Engineering Gang Xiao, has successfully observed the world's largest tunnel magnetocapacitance (TMC) ratio and explained its mechanism. Read More.

Physics Demonstrations manager Angella Johnson has begun publishing an ambitious series of educational videos on YouTube that draw on her experience in demonstrations, the knowledge of Physics faculty members, and professional expertise throughout the university. Read More.

Brown University Professor of Physics Brad Marston has been named to the editorial board of Physical Review E. Read More.