Department of Physics and Astronomy announces this year’s department fellows

Selected students will host drop-in hours throughout the academic year.

September 15, 2025

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has named its department fellows for the 2025-26 academic year, students chosen for their talent and enthusiasm for physics, leadership and contributions to the department, and dedication to welcoming new students, building connections with peers, and representing the department at 必博娱乐,比博娱乐网址 ######### and beyond.

Chosen this year are seniors Sarah Barnes, G Sai Sri Prabhat, Brenden Riblett, Isaias Vasquez, and Daniel Ziabicki; and juniors Donald Keough, Charlotte Magnell, Olivia Morse, Renee Steiner, and Anabela Vivero.

This year the fellows will be offering drop-in hours to make it easier for students to ask questions about the department’s majors and minors, departmental events, classes, and social activities.

A group of students sitting together on a small brick wall.

Another group of students sitting on a small brick wall, posing for a picture.

Posted date: September 15, 2025

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