Dr. Zhaohuan Zhu named 2016-2017 College of Sciences Distinguished Researcher

College of Sciences 2016-2017 Distinguished Researcher Award

Dr. Zhu joined the UNLV faculty in 2016 as an assistant professor. He is a theoretical astrophysicist whose research focuses on understanding physics of astrophysical fluids, planet formation, and accretion processes in astrophysical disks around black holes, compact objects, and young stars and planets.

Dr. Zhu already has made tremendous contributions to UNLV, as evidenced by being the first UNLV scientist to earn the prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship that honors early-career scholars whose achievements mark them as the next generation of scientific leaders, as well as receiving two major research grants, including a prestigious NSF five-year early CAREER award and a three-year NASA Astrophysical Theory (ATP) grant.

Bill O'Donnell named 2016-2017 College of Sciences Distinguished Professional Staff member

2016-2017 College of Sciences Distinguished Professional Staff Award

Mr. O’Donnell has been a UNLV employee since 1996, serving as a Research Associate/Design Engineer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

His duties include designing computer hardware and software, designing analog and digital instruments for researchers, maintaining electronics shops, repairing equipment, teaching electronics classes, and training students. He has tirelessly contributed to the department in many ways, and has maintained the productive research activities in the department.

March 8, 2018. 7:30PM. Bigelow Physics Building 102. Mitchell C. Begelman. What Can Black Holes Do for You?

The Russell Frank Astronomy Lecture Series
UNLV Department of Physics & Astronomy

What Can Black Holes Do for You?

Professor Mitchell C. Begelman
Department of Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences
University of Colorado

Black holes are often regarded as cosmic vacuum cleaners, but it is actually rather hard to get them to eat. And when they do feed, they make a mess, disturbing their surroundings out to thousands or even millions of light years. I will explain why black holes are “fussy eaters”, and why the messes they make are important for the evolution of the Universe.

This talk is intended for a general audience including enthusiasts of all backgrounds and ages.