The Spectrum - Fall 2021

University of Utah Department of Physics & Astronomy

Fall 2021 | Volume 10, Issue 1

Pioneering the future: A new sciences building

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In this issue Message from the Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pioneering the future: A new sciences building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Joel Brownstein wins award for astronomy data management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Yue Zhao receives Physics Innovation Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 In memoriam: Professor Emeritus William D. Ohlsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Alumnus profile: Jim Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Please contribute to our Science Research Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 We support Physics & Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

On the cover: Aerial view of the proposed new building

Message from the Chair This semester we have been able to resume aspects of normal academic life, with students returning to campus and faculty teaching in-person classes. But we still follow the recommended health and safety protocols on campus.

In September, the university implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all students. We have been pleased by the positive response from students in getting vaccinated and continuing to observe campus protocols, which include wearing face masks, particularly indoors. Currently, more than 85% of students are either partially or completely vaccinated, with similar rates for faculty and staff, and the vaccination numbers continue to increase. Following the university’s published COVID-19 case numbers, it appears that, on campus, we have lower COVID-19 rates than the broader community and that our COVID-19 safety measures have had a positive effect. We continue to encourage faculty, students, and staff to follow health and safety guidelines to ensure we finish the semester healthy and safe.

We’re excited to announce that the department will be moving to a new building on the University of Utah campus in 2024. The as-yet-unnamed building will include a renovation of and addition to the historic William Stewart Building and will become the new home of the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and related research labs. Please read more about this milestone for the department on page 2.

Our faculty has been honored to receive several awards, including a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Fundamental Innovation Award, given to Professor Yue Zhao by the American Physical Society. We are fortunate to have such talented and dedicated faculty.

We are sad to note the passing of Professor Emeritus William D. Ohlsen in August. He joined the University of Utah faculty in 1961, where he spent 36 years teaching physics and mentoring graduate students. Bill will be remembered for his humility, generosity, wisdom, and kindness, as well as his research contributions as an experimental condensed matter physicist. Some of the spectroscopy facilities, which he built decades ago, are still in use today.

We will miss him.

Christoph Boehme

Many undergraduates major in physics or science in the hope of doing research one day.

Now, the College of Science is offering an innovative program called the Science Research Initiative (SRI) that puts students in a lab as soon as they arrive on campus. As part of our year-end fundraising campaign, we’re encouraging alumni and friends to donate to the SRI program. For more information, please see the article on page 10.

Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity. Your interest is key to our ability to achieve excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Sincerely,

Christoph Boehme Professor and Chair Department of Physics & Astronomy

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Pioneering the future: A new sciences building

South elevation of the proposed new building

The Department of Physics & Astronomy is poised for change, which requires vision, focus, and the willingness to move forward. These are the qualities of pioneers, and we invite you to join our team of pioneers as we blaze a new trail into the future.

We’re excited to announce that the department will be moving to a new building on the University of Utah campus in 2024. The as-yet-unnamed building will include a renovation of and addition to the historic William Stewart Building and will become the new home of the Department of Physics & Astronomy,

Department of Atmospheric Sciences, and related research labs.

We’re grateful for the support of Utah lawmakers, who approved funds for the new building. The new facility will provide both departments with state-of-the-art experimental and computing labs, updated classroom/ lecture hall space, enhanced demonstration and community engagement capacity, and office space for the faculty, staff, and students.

In the 2021 state of Utah Legislative session, representatives approved a $60 million budget

History of the Stewart Building In 1915, the Utah State Legislature began setting aside funds for the construction of a teacher training building at the University of Utah, which was to house the Normal School (later the Education Department). During World War I, the university was designated as a training camp for the Student Army Training Corps (SATC).

This designation, made in 1918, meant that the university was obligated to house and feed a military unit of approximately 1,250 men. The local architectural firm of Young & Hansen designed what would become the Stewart Building for that initial purpose—but with the intent of later converting it to the Normal School. This building housed the Stewart Training School from 1919 until 1966. It was officially named the William M. Stewart Building in 1968.

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appropriation towards a landmark building project to house applied sciences. This was the largest amount of funds ever given to a university building project. The total budget is estimated to be $84.5 million, with the remaining funds coming from the university and its donors. Currently, we already have $11 million in private donor commitments. In 2022, the College of Science, the College of Mines & Earth Sciences, and the departments of Physics & Astronomy and Atmospheric Sciences will be launching a public campaign to raise the remaining $13.5 million for this important project.

Departments and programs in demand The two departments are an essential part of the university’s overall STEM efforts. Together, they teach more than 5,600 students and house 57 faculty members. New construction—a 40,700 square-foot renovation and 100,000 square-foot addition—is expected to result in a substantial increase in capacity for experimental and computer labs. These new spaces will allow the departments to address critical bottlenecks in science and technology degree programs.

The courses the departments offer are requisites for 37 degrees and nine pre-professional programs across campus, including all engineering, computer science, and pre-medical programs. As a result, the building will be a focal point in the university’s STEM degree pipeline (which produced 49% of the STEM degrees awarded by institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education).

Why a new building is needed The current programs for the Department of Physics & Astronomy and the Department of Atmospheric Sciences occupy space in five locations on campus: the South Physics Building (PHYS); the James Fletcher Building (JFB); the Intermountain Network Scientific Computation Center (INSCC); and the Center for Cell and Genome Science in the Crocker Science Center (CSC). The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is located in the Frederick Albert Sutton Building (FASB).

West elevation of the proposed new building

Key Facts (2021) Physics & Astronomy • Faculty: 46 • Undergraduate majors: 187 • Graduate students: 83 • Students taught: 4,499 Atmospheric Sciences • Faculty: 11 • Undergraduate majors: 32 • Graduate students: 34 • Students taught: 564 Project Stats • Instruction and research space: 91% • Faculty and staff offices: 9% • Remodeled space: 40,729 square feet • New space: 100,000 square feet • Modern experiential teaching space • Reduced bottlenecks in high-demand courses

Project schedule Key milestones • Summer 2022: Renovation of Stewart Building • Spring 2023: Begin new construction • Fall 2024: Project completion

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Current undergraduate lab training is limited by our facilities. Undergraduate training in physics requires classroom laboratory work, which the university is currently unable to offer all students due to a lack of student laboratory facilities. Research lab placement opportunities are also limited by our current facilities.

Additionally, the Department of Physics & Astronomy is active in providing community outreach programs in the state, despite limitations in classroom and demonstration capacity. New facilities will enhance the quality, safety, and reach of these efforts.

The South Physics Building and the Fletcher Building house the majority of the Physical Science programs.

These buildings are inadequate for modern research and require ongoing and increased operational and maintenance costs, which will continue to escalate.

The South Physics Building will likely be used for administrative offices, while portions of the Fletcher Building will likely be demolished.

The Science Yard

Student success Serving students from diverse backgrounds is a key component of the University of Utah mission and a critical, increasingly important objective of the university over the last decade. Our current facilities can’t fully address the needs of students. The new building will be designed from the ground up, with a diverse population in mind. Student collaboration/interaction spaces will meet new programming needs, and enhanced spaces will provide students with spaces where they can meet with advisors, campus-wide peer groups, and program directors to support their success.

Beyond student success, the new facilities will contribute tremendously to discovery and encourage more cuttingedge experiments that aren’t possible within our current facilities. A modern building will keep the U’s sciencebased programs in a leading position and enhance the capacity for discoveries in growing areas, including new and exciting interdisciplinary fields connected to important Utah tech industries.

Attracting top talent The Stewart Building (and its related future additions) are within the “Science Yard,” an existing pedestrian corridor extending from Pioneer Memorial Theatre to the Marriott Library. The Crocker Science Center (completed in 2018), along with the renovation and expansion of the Stewart Building, may potentially extend the Science Yard to Presidents Circle.

A new centralized, state-of-the-art facility will attract and retain top talent, engage in pioneering research, foster collaborations, and continue to educate and train new, highly skilled members of the Utah workforce for decades to come.

We need your support The Science Yard is intended to be a core gathering space in the heart of the west campus that can be used to facilitate connection and interdisciplinary collaboration between the sciences. It can be used as a space for outdoor classes and informal gatherings, serving as a simple open space that connects the academic buildings that frame its edges.

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We welcome and need your support. The legislature has provided critical funding, but we must raise an additional $13.5 million to make the new building a reality. There are a number of ways our alumni can help us achieve this goal, and many opportunities for involvement, including naming opportunities for the new building. If you’d like to contribute and learn more about different donor opportunities, please contact Jeff Martin, Executive Director for Institutional Advancement, at 801-581-4852 or email him at martin@science.utah.edu.

Joel Brownstein wins award for astronomy data management The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has given its 2021 Special Interest Group on Management of Data (SIGMOD) Award to Joel Brownstein, Research Associate Professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department. The award recognizes the work of Brownstein and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) Data Team’s efforts in providing “an early and influential demonstration of the power of data science to transform a scientific domain.”

The ACM is a U.S.-based international society for computing. The SIGMOD Systems Award is given annually by the ACM to an institution or a set of individuals to recognize the development of a software or hardware system that has had significant impact on the theory and practice of large-scale data management systems.

“I’m pleased to receive this award on behalf of the SDSS Data Team,” said Brownstein. “The award recognizes the efforts of many scientists who have been involved in producing highly consequential astronomical data products and publications over the past 20 years.”

The Sloan Digital Sky Survey has created the most detailed threedimensional maps of the universe ever made, with deep multi-color images of one-third of the sky and spectra for more than three million astronomical objects.

Joel Brownstein

Brownstein, who joined the University of Utah in 2010, currently serves as the head of data management and archiving for SDSS-V, the first facility providing multi-epoch optical and infrared spectroscopy across the entire sky, as well as offering contiguous integral-field spectroscopic coverage of the Milky Way and Local Volume galaxies.

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Yue Zhao receives Physics Innovation Award Yue Zhao, Assistant Professor in Physics & Astronomy, has received a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Fundamental Physics Innovation Award, presented by the American Physical Society. This award supports extended visits between researchers to learn, develop, and share techniques or scientific approaches.

The goal of the award is to stimulate ideas on innovative ways in which emerging technologies can be used to address pressing problems in the physics of fundamental particles and interactions.

The rapid developments in quantum-sensing technologies keep pushing the limits of the precision frontier, and some of them provide ideal platforms to search for dark matter candidates.

“The award will allow me to collaborate with experimentalists,” said Zhao, “and investigate the possibilities of applying these fascinating technologies to search for dark matter candidates, especially in the ultralight mass regime, such as axions and dark photons. This award provides travel support for me to visit these experimental labs in order to exchange ideas and gain a more comprehensive understanding about the experimental setup.” Zhao plans to visit a lab at Nanjing University in China.

Yue Zhao

Particle physics is a discipline within the field that studies the nature of the smallest detectable particles that make up matter and radiation. The Standard Model is the theory that explains what these particles are and how they interact with each other. It was developed by scientists during the 1970s. While the Standard Model explains a lot about the laws of physics, it isn’t able to explain all phenomena, including dark matter.

Zhao studied advanced physics at Peking University and moved to Rutgers University to pursue a Ph.D. He joined the University of Utah in July 2018.

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In memoriam: Professor Emeritus William D. Ohlsen Professor Emeritus William David Ohlsen died peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City on August 9, 2021, following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He joined the University of Utah faculty in 1961, where he spent 36 years teaching physics and mentoring graduate students. We will miss him.

His research at the U involved the study of defects and dopants in crystalline and amorphous semiconducting solids.

Amorphous silicon, crystalline III-V semiconductors, and chalcogenides were the subjects of other investigations.

Bill was born June 8, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, to Wilma and Edward Ohlsen and grew up in Ames, Iowa.

He was graduated from Iowa State University in 1954 with a B.S. in Physics and received a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University in 1961.

Bill was introduced to the love of his life, Ruth Bradford, in 1955 by Ruth’s sister Nancy. Following months of exchanging letters and phone calls, they met for the first time in person on January 1, 1956.

They spent a total of four days in each other’s presence before marrying on June 16, 1956, in a double-wedding ceremony with Nancy and John Clark, Bill’s boyhood neighbor and lifelong friend.

Bill was an enthusiastic traveler, visiting 22 countries over the course of his life, including two sabbatical trips to Germany. An avid lover of the outdoors, Bill enjoyed skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, camping, backpacking, and running. At home, he enjoyed classical music, a good book, a good basketball game, and a good beer. He also loved puzzles and games, including chess, sudoku, and The Wall Street Journal Saturday crossword.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bradford Ohlsen; three daughters, Diane Ohlsen Guest, Patricia Ohlsen Horton, and Lynn Ohlsen Craig; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Anita Wald Tuttle.

Bill cared deeply about the environment and lived his principles. For example, he walked or rode his bike to work every day of his life, composted, recycled, participated in highway trash collections, and chose to avoid air travel to the extent possible. Bill will be remembered by all who knew him for his humility, generosity, wisdom, and kindness.

William Ohlsen and wife Ruth Bradford Ohlsen

Donations can be made to Save Our Canyons. Visit http://saveourcanyons.org for more information.

From The Salt Lake Tribune.

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ALUMNUS PROFILE

Jim Hanson Jim Hanson’s (BS Physics ’85) path to the

University of Utah and college was different from that of most students. When he graduated from high school, Hanson had little interest in attending college and no clear goal as to what he wanted to do with his life. He worked odd jobs until he got tired of living out of his car.

Finally, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and trained as a jet engine mechanic. He was stationed in New Mexico for nearly three years. Although he was doing well, he still had no real direction until he was offered an opportunity to train as a flight engineer.

Flying meant a lot of training: physiological demands, understanding performance metrics, learning aircraft systems, and attending survival schools. But once he made the decision, his life changed. He was assigned to a weather reconnaissance squadron whose primary duty was to monitor compliance with the nuclear test ban treaty.

These missions took his squadron to all corners of the world. His squadron was nicknamed the “Pole Vaulters” because of the many Arctic missions that took them over 90 degrees north latitude. “Military flying was exciting enough by itself, and being in the company of highly educated professionals opened my mind to so many new possibilities and opportunities that I had never considered,” said Hanson.

Although Hanson loved what he was doing, he realized that a university degree would open many more doors. He had family in Salt Lake City and was a Utah resident, so the U was the logical choice for his education when he left the Air Force.

“Initially, I thought I could schedule my classes early or late enough and still manage a full day of skiing, but I quickly realized that if I wanted to get through college, I had to commit to studying and forget about skiing for a while,” he said.

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Jim Hanson in Kathmandu, Nepal

Experiences at the U His experiences at the U made all the difference.

“When I look back, I realize my time at the U not only changed the direction of my life professionally; it fundamentally changed the person I would become later in life,” he said. “To see the doors that education opened for me and the opportunities that resulted from it has been remarkable. I’m eternally grateful for having received not only a valuable education but also for having developed an intense desire for learning that has sustained me and enriched my life.”

Navy career Following graduation from the U in June 1985, Hanson was offered a chance to become a naval officer. He was advised that it might be a year or more before he could attend Naval Officer Candidate School (OCS) so he continued taking classes at the U and even started a master’s program in electrical engineering before leaving for OCS in June 1986.

He received his naval commission in September 1986 and spent the next four years at sea. He found being a naval officer, especially a junior one, was as challenging as anything he had ever done up to that point. “Whenever we were confronted with

adversity or a crisis, which was fairly often, we told ourselves that it was just another chance to excel,” said Hanson. “Funny as the expression seemed at the time, I’ve realized that often I’ve learned the most when faced with adversity or failure.” He elected to transfer to the Naval Reserve at the end of his first tour at sea, primarily so he could complete the master’s degree he had started four years earlier.

After he completed the degree in 1993, Hanson accepted a civilian engineering position with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Coronado, California. He was happy to be back in San Diego since he had spent much of his time there in the Navy. The Naval Air Station at North Island also had a great flying club, and Hanson gave countless airplane rides in the T-34B trainers to friends and co-workers. Later, he accepted a senior engineering position in Japan with the U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, now known as the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR). He had traveled to Japan many times during his military career, but actually living there was an unforgettable experience, and Japan remains one of his favorite places.

Sept. 11, 2001, and retirement September 11, 2001, became a defining moment for all Americans. For Hanson it meant returning to active naval service, where he served in various operational and senior staff positions, mostly overseas, for the next 13 years until he retired from the Navy in 2014 after 28 years of commissioned service. During this period, Hanson received a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Following his retirement, Hanson returned to full-time civilian employment in San Diego. As the propulsion and power team lead for the NAVAIR, he managed a large team of engineers, technicians, and contractors tasked with supporting naval aircraft.

Life as a Navy civilian was very different from being on active duty. “At times it seemed like managing

civilians was a lot like herding a bunch of feral cats; it required a whole new set of management skills,” said Hanson. “Yet, I was truly fortunate to be associated with such highly motivated and gifted individuals, and I still maintain contact with many of them following my retirement.” His organization actively supported STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives in the local San Diego area, and mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers was one of the more rewarding aspects of his work.

Advice for students Hanson recently moved from San Diego back to Utah after a 30-year absence. As much as he loves the beaches and weather in Southern California, he is a skier at heart. He’s delighted to live within 15 minutes of Snowbasin.

Hanson believes there has never been a more exciting time to be a scientist, mathematician, or engineer. “A degree in physics gave me a solid foundation for every endeavor I pursued,” he said. “It also instilled in me the ability to think critically and reason effectively in all facets of my life.”

He tells students, “Everyone hears that life is a journey, and it’s true. In the end, it really is the journey you’ll remember. Enjoy the ride and make the most of it, maintain a sense of humor, and try not to take anything personally. Believe in yourself and never stop learning.”

Hanson spends time skiing, climbing, and trekking in far-flung parts of the globe. He has traveled to nearly 40 foreign countries and lived in several during the course of his military or civilian duties. One of his favorite places is Norway, where his grandparents immigrated from. Except for 2020, he tries to spend a couple of months in Norway each year. He reads, mostly nonfiction. “What I read is not as important as why I read,” he said. “I think my studies at the U left me with an insatiable curiosity to explore and dig deeper, regardless of the subject.”

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Please contribute to our Science Research Initiative Program Many undergraduates major in science in the hope of doing research someday. Others are curious about doing research but unsure about how it aligns with their talents and interests. Now, the College of Science is offering an innovative program called the Science Research Initiative (SRI) that puts students in a lab as soon as they arrive on campus.

“The most consequential learning happens by doing, and that is especially true in the College of Science,” said Peter Trapa, Dean of the college. “Experiences in a laboratory-centered, team-based, interdisciplinary environment give students the skills to succeed and access opportunities in high-paying industries,” he said. “The SRI offers incoming students, with no prior exposure to research, the opportunity to learn alongside their peers to gain hands-on, technical expertise, and learn directly from researchers as early as their first year at the U. The college’s exceptional faculty, world-class research facilities, and commitment to in-person experiential learning make this unique program possible.”

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How the SRI works Any student admitted to the College of Science can apply. During the first semester, the cohort of SRI undergraduates takes a course that prepares them to work in a research lab. The course teaches basic research techniques, the principles of scientific inquiry, and breaks down the structure of lab, such as the roles of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and the principal investigator.

After learning about the research projects, known as “research streams,” the students rank the labs they’d most like to experience. The program matches them to an SRI faculty scientist leading the project where they will work during the second semester. Then, SRI mentors help each student figure out a path forward, whether it be continuing with the research stream, switching projects, or even leaving lab-based research altogether.

Here’s what some of our students say Eliza Diggins joined the program as a freshman to get research experience and find a thesis topic. She is now a sophomore with a double major: applied mathematics and physics.

“I got involved in the SRI during my first semester so that I could get some research experience, and it’s been great,” she said. “Not only was I provided with a research opportunity, but I also had the chance to help design the research. Unlike many undergraduate research experiences, where the student is often only a source of labor, my SRI research stream was driven by the students. We chose our project and got to choose how best to pursue it. This sort of academic freedom allowed us to push ourselves to learn and explore subjects and ideas that wouldn’t normally be explored in our majors.”

Ethan Lame is a junior majoring in physics, with an emphasis in astronomy and astrophysics.

SRI Stats • 100 new students enrolled for fall 2021—a total of 150 students. Students are all College of Science majors or undeclared, with an interest in science • 30% of students are from out of state • 18-20 faculty stream leaders will be leading research beginning in the spring semester

“I was honestly very nervous to participate in research,” he said. “I had never really done anything like it before. I was concerned about the time commitment, and I hardly knew where to start. I just reached out to a professor who was working in an interesting field related to my major, and we had a meeting where we were able to figure out a way for me to work over the summer on a project (with his guidance), so I had plenty of free time to do so.

“Since then, it’s been a very exciting, and admittedly humbling, experience. I’ve learned more than I ever would have expected, and I’ve made some connections with people who are a few years ahead of me in their academic careers. They’re a great resource to talk to if I have questions about my future.”

How to contribute to the SRI The SRI program relies significantly on donations for its budget. “As we close 2021, we’re inviting alumni and friends of the department to make it possible for students to participate in valuable, exciting, and rewarding research,” said Christoph Boehme, Professor and Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy. “The SRI enriches the learning experience and helps attract talented students to the department.”

To make a donation to the SRI program, visit giving.utah.edu/physics

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We support Physics & Astronomy

In recognition of your dedication to the Department of Physics & Astronomy, every person listed is an honorary member of the Crimson Laureate Society for the designated period.

Founders Club $50,000 - $99,999

Our members are advocates for science, making their voices heard on campus, in the community, and elsewhere to help create and support new science programs. We encourage all alumni and friends of the department to join today.

Presidents Club $2,500 - $9,999

During these challenging times, we turn to science to lead the way. Thank you for your support and participation in our vibrant community of scientists and mathematicians.

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Preston J. Taylor, M.D.,* and Phyllis R. Taylor* Taylor Family Revocable Trust

Presidents Circle $10,000 - $24,999 Jim Hanson David B. Kieda, Ph.D., and Lisa Goldstein Kieda

Nicholas P. Gibbs George Lowe III, Ph.D. Frances P. Muir Revocable Family Trust

Deans Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Christoph Boehme, Ph.D., and Kristie Durham Steven J. Dean Paul Christian and Denise Christian John E. Crelly, Jr. and Sally P. Crelly Richard Muir* and Frances Muir Northrop Grumman Charity Trust Account William W. Parmley The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving SEI Giving Fund Bert D. VanDerHeiden, Ph.D.

Deans Club $500 - $999

Century Club $100 - $249

Anonymous Ntsanderh Azenui, Ph.D. Douglas Bergman, Ph.D. BMO Harris Bank Liang-Yuan Chen Steven John Condas and Kimberley Condas Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jordan Gerton, Ph.D., and Brenda Mann Kevin D. Moss and Patty Moss William D. Ohlsen, Ph.D.* and Ruth B. Ohlsen Cameron J. Soelberg Warner Wada Zheng Zheng, Ph.D.

David Alston and Nancy Alston, M.D. Les and Mary Anderson Rebecca A. Christman Marcia Cook Dewolfe Mohit Diwekar, Ph.D. Alan D. Eastman, Ph.D., and Vickie Muir Eastman Larry A. Evans and Wendy L. Evans Juan Gallegos-Orozco Stephen M. Gledhill* and Jessica T. Gledhill Linda Goetz William Craig Hewitson, M.D. Jason L. Hoggan Richard Jacob, Ph.D., and Jacqueline Jacob Charles Jui, Ph.D., and Tamara Young Gary S. Kanner, Ph.D., and Cynthia W. Kanner Paul I. Kingsbury Jr., Ph.D. Michael Larson, Ph.D., and Julie Larson Yan Li, Ph.D. Burton L. Markham, Ph.D.* and Diane L. Bentley Larry K. Millward and Sharma Millward Marvin Morris, Ph.D., and Sharron Morris Bryce Nelson Vicki Lyn Nielsen Pearl Sandick, Ph.D. Anil Seth, Ph.D. United Technologies Charity Custodial Account Terry L. White Larry Whiting and Sydney Whiting

Collegiate Club $250 - $499 Tarlton J. Blair, Ph.D., M.D. and Lorie L. Blair* Darold T. Bruening Shenlin Chen, Ph.D. Carleton DeTar, Ph.D., and Laurel Casjens Karla Gilbert Roy W. Goudy Raymond R. Jessop and Vernetta B. Jessop William R. Mower, M.D. Marcus P. Nebeling and Sara Nebeling David Suehsdorf and Janet Muir

* indicates deceased This list represents gifts of at least $100 made to the Department of Mathematics between November 30, 2020 and October 1, 2021.

Standard University of Utah group designations are used. We are extremely grateful for these and all of our generous donors.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY 115 South 1400 East, JFB 201 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Social @uofu.Physics.Astronomy @uofuPhysAstro Online physics.utah.edu Phone 801-581-6901

Crimson Laureate Society Join the Crimson Laureate Society at the College of Science! Society members advocate for science, gain exclusive benefits, and drive the future of research and education at the University of Utah. Your annual membership will start today with any gift of $100 or more to any department or program in the College.

For more information, contact the College of Science at 801-581-6958, or visit www.science.utah.edu/giving.