Welcome Prof. Geoffrey Lenters

The Physics Department welcomes Prof. Geoffrey Lenters from Grand Valley State University. Prof. Lenters is visiting in our department during the fall 2016 semester and is working with Prof. Remillard on optical spectroscopy of microplasma emissions. As an astrophysicist, Prof. Lenters brings critical knowledge of plasmas and their optical emissions to the project. Please stop …

Grant to Nuclear Group Continues Three Decades of NSF Support

A new major research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the Nuclear Group at Hope College continues three decades of support from the agency, a long-time run which if not unique is at the very least rare, reflecting the quality of the work being conducted. Read more

Breaks Away: Jenny Hampton

“Scientists have been searching for alternative energy sources for years, ones that are more environmentally plentiful and safe. While we tend to think first of wind and solar energy as those natural and prudent ways to power our world, Dr. Jennifer Hampton’s sabbatical research reminds us that other Earth-abundant materials – such as sodium or potassium – …

Congratulations Jake Verschueren

Jacob Verschueren was recognized as one of this year’s Teachers of Promise. The Teachers of Promise award is sponsored by the Network of Michigan Educators and two students from each participating college receive the award.  The Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET2) Michigan conference, where the award was presented, is co-sponsored by the …