Science Of Sports
How to sink the perfect putt
Physics professor Christine Helms explains how to use science to putt like a pro.
Science of Sports: How do you perform the perfect dive?
Christine Helms, associate professor of physics, unpacks the perfect dive using science as demonstrated by diver Sally Harrington, '26.
Science of Sports: How do you throw the perfect spiral?
In less than two minutes, you can learn how to throw the perfect spiral with associate professor of physics Christine Helms and quarterback Kyle Wickersham.
Physics Major Paige Delsa Finds Power in Physics & the Gym
In this behind-the-scenes video, physics major Paige Delsa, ’25, speaks to what she loves about her Richmond experience, emphasizing the liberal arts approach that enables her to explore and grow in all her interests.
Paige highlights her physics research saying, “I was really curious what I could do with experimental physics 'cause that wasn’t a space that I had really learned about before. I’ve been doing it for two years now [and] we’re in the process of writing a paper…. I’ve really enjoyed working with Dr. Dias in this lab on such a cool project.”
The Universe: All the Light We Cannot See
Professor Singal Presents at TEDx Event
In this Ted Talk, Dr. Jack Singal says the beauty of our universe is largely unobservable to the naked eye. To understand what is happening, we need to harness all the light we cannot see. Dr. Singal shows us how utilizing wavelengths from radio to gamma-rays will change how we see the universe.
UR Students Travel to Princeton Conference
Five students representing the University of Richmond attended the January American Physical Society Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP). Princeton University hosted one of the 3-day regional conferences for physics majors. It included research talks, panel discussions about graduate schools and careers in physics, workshops and discussions about women in physics, student research talks and poster sessions, and laboratory tours.
UR attendees included Lily Dickson, Brianna Cantrell, Christine Gyure, Mariona Giner Mascarell, and Landry Kimball. The UR Department of Physics coordinated and sponsored round-trip train travel for the First-year to Senior students.
“I really enjoyed Princeton. It was a life-changing experience! I learned a lot about physics and graduate school, but more importantly, I spent time with my physics friends!” – Mariona Giner Mascarell
“I really enjoyed this conference because I felt like I could really connect with the speakers and attendees!” – Brianna Cantrall
UR Physics Majors Present Research at AAS Conference
In January, University of Richmond students Nicolas Ferree, Santi Messmacher Montes de Oca, and Elijah Estoll participated in the 233rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) that was held in Seattle, Washington.
The AAS is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. Its mission is to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community. All students presented in-person or virtually for their work with Dr. Ted Bunn’s research group.
The Science Of Sports
The perfect free throw shot
In the first in a video series on the Science of Sports, physics professor Christine Helms explains how to shoot a better free throw, featuring Spider basketball star Andre Gustavson.
July 26, 2022
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
More than meets the eye
UR physics professor Jack Singal explains what we’re seeing in stunning new images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Upcoming Physics Events
Faculty Highlights
Dias Published
Mariama Rebello de Sousa Dias, associate professor of physics, published "Photonics Roadmap for Ultra-High-Temperature Thermophotovoltaics" in Joule.
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Bunn Awarded
Ted Bunn, E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Chair in the Liberal Arts and professor of physics, received the 2023 Distinguished Scholarship Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
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Singal Awarded
Jack Singal, associate professor of physics, received a nearly $600K National Science Foundation grant for a groundbreaking radio sky astronomy project. Learn more.
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Singal Published
Jack Singal, associate professor of physics, published "Diffuse Sources, Clustering, and the Excess Anisotropy of the Radio Synchrotron Background" in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
View BioPhysics in the News
October 1, 2023
Does outer space end – or go on forever?
Physics professor Jack Singal authored this piece, which first appeared in The Conversation in June 2021.
August 29, 2023
Research & Innovation
Mapping the skies
University of Richmond physics professor Jack Singal has been awarded nearly $600,000 in NSF funds for a groundbreaking radio telescope project.
July 31, 2023
University of Richmond Astrophysicist Jack Singal Awarded Nearly 600K NSF Grant for Groundbreaking Radio Sky Astronomy Project
National Science Foundation funding will support research that will result in a new map focused on the sky brightness in radio waves.
July 31, 2023
University of Richmond professor receives research grant to better understand the universe via radio waves
Physics professor Jack Singal is highlighted related to a new research project being supported by the National Science Foundation.
Contact Information
Mailing address:
Department of Physics
Gottwald Center for the Sciences
138 UR Drive
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8252
Fax: (804) 484-1542
Administrative coordinator: Stacy Hull
Chair: Matt Trawick