Hugo Rossi Lecture Series
Changing Our Minds about Introductory Student Success
The higher education community has a problem. Far too many students (especially those from underserved populations) are not succeeding in our introductory courses – especially in STEM. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how academia’s views of students, of how they learn, and of what’s best for them contribute to this problem. Through discussions of several surprising studies, you might even change your mind, coming away with specific things you can do to better support your students.
Campus Locations: Crocker Science Center (CSC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - Ben Frandsen - BYU - LSSB W4202
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Ben Frandsen
BYU
Hosted by Vikram Deshpande
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Faculty Search - To Inquire, Understand and Serve - Mustafa Saeed - Centre College - LSSB W0120
"To Inquire, Understand and Serve"
Mustafa Saeed
Centre College
Hosted by Dan Wik
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, "To Inquire, Understand and Serve"
Abstract: To inquire, understand and serve is central to being human. My teaching philosophy is to empower students to do so. In my presentation, I will describe how I implement this philosophy by fostering student belonging, facilitating active engagement and balancing challenge with support. I will then explain how I can adapt these practices to teach effectively at the University of Utah in the age of AI. Lastly, I will discuss how I can further contribute through outreach, mentorship and research, empowering students at the U to inquire, understand and serve. Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - Huiwen Ji - University of Utah - LSSB W4202
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Huiwen Ji
University of Utah
Hosted by Vikram Deshpande
Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Kaelee Parker - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Steph Monty - NMSU - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Clausell Mathis - Michigan State University - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Ashna Gulati - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - Deepak Eappachen - University of Utah - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.
Physics & Astronomy Condensed Matter - - - - LSSB W4202
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 21, 2027, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Physics & Astronomy High Energy/Astrophysics (HEAP) - - - - LSSB W0120
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Zoom information, if attending remotely: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82859370639
Meeting ID: 828 5937 0639 | Passcode: 532587, ""
Abstract: Find upcoming department seminars and Zoom links on the Events tab at physics.utah.edu. Notify us of your events at Appliedsciences@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Skaggs, L. S. Applied Science Building (LSSB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, January 21, 2027, 4:10 PM – 5:10 PM.