A physics professor at Texas Southern University (TSU) received the Best Presentation Award during the university’s recently concluded Research and Innovation Week. Niseem Magdy shared work on the Electron-Ion Collider to the delight of the students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and community supporters in attendance.
In 2024, Magdy and other researchers published their paper “A study of nuclear structure of light nuclei at the electron–ion collider” in The European Physical Journal.
The Electron Ion Collider scientific project is expected to usher in a new era of nuclear physics, which will begin to unravel the proton by the 2030s.
Key highlights of TSU’s Research and Innovation Week included poster presentations showcasing visual representations of over 100 innovative research projects conducted by faculty, staff, and students.
The campus event took place from March 31 to April 4, themed “Innovation in Action: Advancing Participation in Research, Community Engagement, and Entrepreneurship.”
Throughout the week, the Division of Research and Innovation hosted workshops and panel discussions that provided insights into how innovative research and entrepreneurial initiatives can enhance community involvement and create opportunities in both academia and industry.
The week began with a panel discussion that addressed lasting contributions to medical research and the historical roots of hesitancy.
This conversation featured the great-granddaughter of Henrietta Lacks, whose immortal cells have revolutionized medical science, and a Tuskegee Airman, who spoke about the legacy of the Tuskegee Study.
“Our goal is to provide a platform for collaborative dialogue and action that strengthens the pathways connecting research excellence with real-world impact,” said Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall, vice president for research and innovation.
Penn-Marshall also shared the current state of research and innovation at TSU as the university continues its journey toward achieving the highest Carnegie classification for research.
The week included a Research and Innovation Exposition featuring technological innovations in health, AI, and other disciplines.
Additionally, a “Lunch and Learn” session with Qualtrics discussed how innovation meets academia and explored how Qualtrics is transforming qualitative research and strategic research in higher education through the power of AI.
The event highlighted some of the most pressing and exciting developments at the intersection of emerging technologies and community innovation, concluding with a game session sponsored by EA Sports.
I’m honored to announce that I received the @TexasSouthern Honor Award for the best presentation at University Research and Innovation Week!
It was an incredible opportunity to share our work on the Electron-Ion Collider and to see the enthusiasm from the TSU community. pic.twitter.com/i4Tivfvq9P— Niseem Magdy (@NiseemM) April 5, 2025
Our paper "A study of nuclear structure of light nuclei at the electron–ion collider" is now published in The European Physical Journal A, https://t.co/3dJZvZZ78a pic.twitter.com/8onzf9PbrT
— Niseem Magdy (@NiseemM) October 28, 2024
Our new paper, "Centrality definition in e+A collisions at the Electron-Ion Collider," has been accepted by the Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics.https://t.co/7DH97b8Gx4 pic.twitter.com/0FXgdoQ737
— Niseem Magdy (@NiseemM) November 13, 2024
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