Welcome to the Purdue Physics and Astronomy Interactions Newsletter
Welcome to the Special Summer 2025-2026 edition of Interactions, an annual publication for Purdue's Department of Physics and Astronomy. Interactions online highlights exciting published research, faculty spotlights, students, alumni, and achievement recognitions.
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Michael Manfra receives 2026 APS Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize
Michael Manfra, chief quantum officer at Purdue University and director of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute, was formally recognized as a recipient of the 2026 APS Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize during a ceremony held March 18 in Denver, Colorado. The prize, awarded annually by the American Physical Society, is the most prestigious honor given by the APS recognizing outstanding contributions to condensed matter physics.
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