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A Pioneering Mind: Alumnus Terrence Sejnowski is a groundbreaking neuroscientist and AI researcher who has spent his career connecting ideas—and people
THINK magazine profiles CIT '68, physics alumnus Terry Sejnowski, Dept. of Physics PSAG (Physics Strategic Advisory Group) member, honored this year with the highest award from the Case Western Reserve University Alumni Association. See THINK article here, including news about a new Sejnowski-Hinton Prize that will recognize collaborations by researchers younger...
Meet 2025 CAS Distinguished Graduate Alumni Awardee Kimberly Wiefling
News from the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University - Congratulations to Kimberly Wiefling 🎉 Kimberly Wiefling (GRS ’86, physics) earned her master’s degree in physics in 1986 from CWRU and holds dual bachelor’s degrees in physics and chemistry from Wright State University. Wiefling is a physicist,...
Physics Alumna Evalyn Gates: ‘Fighting for Our Shared Future’ guest column
Alumna and CWRU Dept. of Physics PSAG member Evalyn Gates spreads the word about Professor Cyrus Taylor and his efforts to stand up for science in a guest column on cleveland.com (See full story here.) Excerpt: Cleveland has much to be proud of – including people who are fighting for...
Nominations Are Invited for the 27th Annual Michelson Postdoctoral Prize
Nominations are invited for the 27th annual Michelson Postdoctoral Prize Lectureship to be held Spring 2026 in the Department of Physics, Case Western Reserve University. The prize is awarded annually to a postdoctoral scholar active in any field of physics. The winner will spend one week in residence at...
Meet a researcher developing new approaches to examining materials
As seen in The Daily (August 2025) Lydia Kisley is eager for an opportunity to talk about her research, even if it’s just for a few seconds to explain her work with a clever summary: “I build microscopes and play around with lasers.” Given more time, she can tell you about her...
