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Neutrons infographic

Discovered in 1932, neutrons are one of two particle types found within the nucleus of an atom (the other being protons). Neutrons and protons each consist of three quarks held together by the strong nuclear force.

Leah Broussard

Leah Broussard has always embraced challenges.

Miaofang Chi

Ever since she first encountered microscopes in elementary school, Miaofang Chi has been enchanted by the idea of unlocking worlds invisible to the naked eye.

Lucas Lindsay

In his research studying atomic vibrations called phonons and their role in heat flow, Lucas Lindsay searches for materials that are quirky—a word he also uses to describe himself.  

Joseph Lukens

Joseph Lukens picked electrical engineering as his undergraduate major at the University of Alabama, thinking it might help him manipulate sound. 

Josh Michener

When biological engineers try to genetically modify an organism, they often don’t know what most of the organism’s genes actually do. 

Catherine Schuman

Even as a child, Catherine Schuman liked the challenges fundamental to computer science.