The CMU Department of Physics Spring 2025 Newsletter highlights the department's recent achievements, research initiatives, faculty updates, and student activities. It introduces Prof. Matthew Redshaw as the new department chair and features the addition of Prof. Alexandre David-Uraz to the faculty. Key stories include an interdisciplinary research project on advanced battery materials for military applications, recognition of three faculty members among the world’s top 2% of scientists, and student participation in international conferences and experiments at particle accelerators. The newsletter also celebrates the success of the Central Michigan Astronomy Club (CMAC), student research contributions, and upcoming department events, including open nights at the Brooks Astronomical Observatory.
