Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Missouri - Columbia

Physics Professor Dr. Keith Cassidy was selected for the 2026 Biophysical Society Meeting's "Future of Biophysics," Symposium. This symposium features talks by early career researchers who are on the cutting edge of biophysical research.

The Biophysical Society > Meetings & Events > Annual Meeting > 2026 Annual Meeting > Program > Scientific Sessions > Future of Biophysics The "Future of Biophysics" is well represented at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Symposium at hte BPS Annual Meeting! this year's symposium showcases four fantastic early career researchers that represent the breadth, depth, and diversity of the next generation of biophysics. Come and learn where these...

MU astronomers discover rare 'platypus galaxies' with mismatched parts Haojing Yan and Bangzheng Sun's discovery may give new insight into how galaxies form.

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Physics Professor Dr. Gavin King's work on ice lithography as a tool for biophysics is highlighted in this Show Me Mizzou article!

Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanol The groundbreaking discovery by University of Missouri scientists could open new doors for other researchers working with delicate materials such as cell membranes.

Congratulations to the Physics Department Recipients of Graduate School and Graduate Professional Council Awards!

Professor Suchi Guha received the Gold Chalk Award.

Graduate Student Vicki Kuhn received the Excellence in Research Award.

Graduate Student Teja Teppala received the AAAS Case Workshop Award.

This week, Show Me Mizzou highlights the exciting work of Physics and Astronomy Professor Charles Steinhardt.

Mizzou researcher offers new theory on universe’s star formation In a new study, University of Missouri astronomy professor Charles Steinhardt challenges the notion long held by professional astronomers that red galaxies are simply "dead" and have ceased forming...

Congratulations to Professor Suchi Guha for winning Mizzou's Gold Chalk Award! This award is given to faculty who have contributed significantly to the education of graduate and professional students.

Gold Chalk Award About the Gold Chalk Award This prestigious award recognizes outstanding faculty who have contributed significantly to graduate and professional education. Gold Chalk awards are student-nominated and…

Congratulations to Professor Shi-jie Chen for winning the CASP16 competition for RNA structure prediction! Dr. Chen and his team used a combination of AI and physics based simulations to predict a target RNA structure.

RNA function follows form – why is it so hard to predict? AlphaFold’s highly accurate structural models transformed protein biology,but RNA lags behind.

This Saturday Professor Maria Mills will be giving a public lecture on the physics of DNA as part of Mizzou's monthly Saturday Morning Science series.

Saturday Morning Science | Research, Innovation & Impact Mizzou's popular Saturday Morning Science events aren't your typical science lectures. Expect to be entertained, see demonstrations, learn a lot – and best of all – you'll want to come back for more. Saturday Morning Science is free and open to the public. No science background is required, and...

Congratulations to Physics graduate student Teja Teppala for being selected as one of the recipients of the Mizzou 18 award!

Mizzou 18 This award is dedicated to honoring 18 University of Missouri graduate and professional students in the last year of their degree eligibility.

The results of Mizzou physics professor Keith Cassidy's collaboration with biochemistry professor Zachary Berndsen was recently published in Nature!

A protein at the heart of heart disease Mizzou researchers discover the structure of a protein that could lead to more targeted heart disease treatments.