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Answers in Galaxies Far, Far Away
University NewsThis year sophomore Maria McQuillan and junior Nick Sinn have joined forces with Dr. Elizabeth Wehner, assistant professor in St. Thomas' Physics Department, to scrutinize images of far-away galaxies taken on a .9 meter telescope housed at Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona.
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Three Undergraduates Honored by Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program
University NewsCecilia Gentle and Sarah Millholland were awarded scholarships, and Erik Sathe was granted an honorable mention by the prestigious and competitive program. -
UST in the News for April 1, 2014
University NewsA student commentary on climate change, why fish isn't considered meat, and an appeal to lower prison phone rates are featured in this week's headlines. -
Three Juniors Honored by Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program
University NewsRyan Augustin, a junior majoring in biochemistry, was awarded a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, an award that honors outstanding students who plan to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Juniors Elizabeth Annoni and Mark Painter were named honorable mentions. -
You Can See For Miles and Miles and Miles at the St. Thomas Observatory
University NewsThe university observatory will open its doors for public observing on Nov. 28 and Dec. 12. -
Interdisciplinary Studies: Creation and the New Cosmology
Faith and MissionRobert Spitzer, S.J., philosopher of science, former president of Gonzaga University and founder of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, visited the Center for Catholic Studies as the result of a remarkable spirit of cooperation among five departments at the University of St. Thomas, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity, the Science and… -
Philosopher and Author Father Robert Spitzer to Speak on 'Creation and the New Cosmology' Wednesday
He will present and take questions on developments in physics and mathematics on Creation, the "Big Bang Theory," and the complementarity between new physics, philosophy and theology. -
Under the Milky Way
First published images from the new observatory offer "awe-inspiring" view of our universe -
The Sky is Not the Limit
The University of St. Thomas Physics Department Observatory