KITP News Archive

Articles about KITP and featured articles from KITP newsletters

Now Accepting Applications for Postdocs in Theoretical Physics

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara expects to appoint Postdoctoral Scholars in theoretical physics, beginning September 1, 2021. For more information, and to apply, please visit Academic Jobs Online: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16675. Apply by November 15, 2020 for primary consideration.

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.

40 Years of Science at KITP

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at UC Santa Barbara is the foremost scientific research facility for theorists in physics and allied fields to explore new ideas and to work together intensely on questions at the leading edges of science. Since its origin in 1979, KITP’s driving force has been the exploration and promotion of new areas of scientific study. (read more)

Next Speaker in The National Society of Black Physicists Innovate Seminar Series!

Join Dr. Philip Phillips (University of Illinois) as our speaker at 2:30 PM PDT on August 27th for NSBP Innovate Seminar Series - "Beyond BCS Theory: Exact Model for Superconductivity and Mottness"
More information and registration for the Zoom webinar.

Behind the Scenes of KITP Online Talks

Online Talks – Production & IT Coordinator
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Lisa Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer, KITP
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

A Physicist Left on Biology’s Doorstep

For Professor Andrew Murray, Time at KITP is “Rigorous Fun”
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Maggie Sherriffs, Special Programs and Evaluations Manager, KITP
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

Finding Community in the Castagnola-Hunter Tower Room

During her time as an organizer of the Intertwined Order and Fluctuations in Quantum Materials program in 2017, Cornell Professor of Physics Eun-Ah Kim initiated a series of regular lunches for women at KITP.
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Megan Turley, Development Coordinator, KITP
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

KITP is proud to host The National Society of Black Physicists Innovate Seminar Series!

Delilah Gates kicks off the seminar series on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 AM PDT, with a 30-minute talk entitled "Observable Blueshift from Circular Equatorial Orbiters around Kerr Black Holes" which will be followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.
More information and registration for the Zoom webinar.

From Quantum to Classical and Back

Bulbul Chakraborty, a former KITP Advisory Board member and chairperson, is the Enid and Nate Ancell Professor of Physics at Brandeis University.
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Maggie Sherriffs, Special Programs and Evaluations Manager, KITP
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

Sheltering in Place at the Charles T. Munger Physics Residence

Participants in KITP’s Active Matter Program Find the Silver Linings
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Cecilia Leal, Associate Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and Ivan Smalyukh, Professor of Physics, University of Colorado Boulder
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

A Flash and a Shudder

Theoretical Work Predicts Unusual Oscillations
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Harrison Tasoff, Science Writer UCSB Public Affairs
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

Director's Letter - Spring 2020

On Sunday, March 8, 2020 I arrived at Kohn Hall at 9:30 AM to see water flowing out the door and down the steps!
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Lars Bildsten, KITP Director
KITP Newsletter, Spring 2020

An Artistic Dimension

Kavli Institute’s longtime artist in residence Jean-Pierre Hebert complements scientific inquiry with artistic creativity (read more)

Update from the Director

Monday, July 06, 2020

Dear KITP Community,

In Remembrance

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics remembers Fred Kavli, Dr. Walter Kohn, and Dr. Joseph “Joe” Polchinski
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2018 Impact Report

Why Invest in the KITP? - 2018 Impact Report

If you share in our passion for collaborative curiosity-driven science, consider making a difference by investing in sustaining the KITP’s legacy of impact and excellence.
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2018 Impact Report

The ‘Summer Camp’ Spirit - 2018 Impact Report

KITP staff play a critical role in the KITP experience
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2018 Impact Report

Physicists Who Stay Together, Play Together - 2018 Impact Report

How one philanthropist’s investment leads to far-reaching progress
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2018 Impact Report

Science at the Edge of Discovery - 2018 Impact Report

KITP’s visiting scientists cite the Institute as the catalyst for new ideas
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2018 Impact Report