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Now Accepting Applications for Postdocs
The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara expects to appoint Postdoctoral Scholars in theoretical physics, beginning September 1, 2025. For more information, and to apply, please visit https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/apply/fellowships/postdoctoral-scholars-theoretical-physics.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Dedicating the Paul V. McEnroe Hall of Flags at the Munger Residence
Earlier this year, longtime Friend of KITP and UCSB Foundation Trustee, Tina McEnroe, made a generous planned gift commitment to the institute in honor of her husband and esteemed engineer, Paul McEnroe.
Read moreKristi Newton, KITP Senior Director of Development
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Physicists gather to remember the father of quantum cosmology
Physicists from around the country converged at KITP from February 12-13, 2024, for two days of talks and camaraderie in memory of esteemed physicist Professor Jim Hartle, one of KITP’s four cofounders who passed away in May 2023.
Read moreHarrison Tasoff, Science Writer UCSB Public Affairs
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KITP Teacher’s Conference
When the teacher becomes the student for a day
Read moreDemi Cain, KITP Development Coordinator
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Working with Charlie and Glen
I had the distinct privilege of working closely with Glen Mitchel and Charlie Munger to design and build the Charles T. Munger Physics Residence.
Read moreLars Bildsten, KITP Director
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Director's Letter - Summer 2024
The banner image displays how KITP programs create collaboration networks. One of the institute’s most important goals is curating events where scientists who would otherwise not have the chance to interact in a significant way can spend enough time together to form scientific connections.
Read moreLars Bildsten, KITP Director
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Physicists work toward theory to describe pattern formation in conserved fields
When it’s time for an e. coli bacterium to divide, proteins inside the single-celled organism start to chase each other around.
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KITP Announces Research Programs for 2025-2026
Working with KITP’s Advisory Board and the international physics community, KITP has developed new programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications are now open for participation in all programs. View upcoming 2025-2026 programs and apply at https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/programs. -
Controlling the chaos of active fluids
Physicists Cristina Marchetti and Mark Bowick develop design rules that take advantage of topological defects to control flows in active fluids.
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KITP Public Lecture: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
Professor Clifford V. Johnson presents "Living in the Matrix: Recent Advances in Understanding Quantum Spacetime" — learn more and join us for this lecture: RSVP in-person or register to watch online.