Nov
05
Spin Centennial: Celebrating 100 Years of Spin at the University of Michigan
Various Speakers
1:30 PM
340
West Hall
One hundred years ago, in 1925, to explain puzzles in the observed spectra of atoms, George Uhlenbeck and Samuel Goudsmit postulated the existence of a new intrinsic property of the electron, which came to be known as spin. In 1926, Uhlenbeck and ...
Oct
30
The Department of Astronomy 2025-2026 Colloquium Series Presents:
Dr. Rachel Bezanson, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh
3:30 PM
411
West Hall
Nov
17
Multi
U-M Annual Data Science & AI Summit 2025
9:00 AM
Michigan Union
Nov
20
Quantum Research Institute | TBD
Giulio Vampa - University of Ottawa
11:00 AM
411
Virtual
The department hosts a variety of events. Academic Events are aimed at a scholarly audience (generally within the department, but other scholars are always welcome for particular topics of interest). Public Outreach events, such as telescope viewing nights and planetarium shows, are hosted for the general public — from newcomers to longtime astronomy enthusiasts. Selected upcoming events of both types are listed on this page. Additional details about the nature of these events and how to participate can be found throughout this section.
