John Cumalat

BFA Awards Ceremony: John Cumalat gives keynote address; Juliet Gopinath and Michael McGeehee win research awards

Kirsten Apodaca — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:57:02 +0000

BFA Awards Ceremony: John Cumalat gives keynote address; Juliet Gopinath and Michael McGeehee win research awards Kirsten Apodaca Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:57

Professor John Cumalat gave the keynote address at the 2026 Boulder Faculty Assembly Excellence Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday, April 7. The ceremony recognized the nine recipients of this year's faculty excellence awards in research, teaching, and leadership and service. Physics-affiliated faculty Juliet Gopinath and Michael McGehee won BFA Excellence in Research Awards.

Cumalat's address focused on his time in the Department of Physics and how the department has evolved over the years. He emphasized the importance of nominating colleagues for awards, connecting those efforts to increased departmental recognition.

Image credit: Casey Cass/University of Colorado Boulder

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John Cumalat named Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award winner

Kirsten Apodaca — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:21:55 +0000

John Cumalat named Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award winner Kirsten Apodaca Tue, 02/10/2026 - 10:21

John Cumalat, a Professor of Distinction in the Department of Physics, has been named a 2026 Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award winner. The award celebrates a top faculty member from each Big 12 school, recognizing their excellence in innovation and research.

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Professor John Cumalat wins 2025 Hazel Barnes Prize

Kirsten Apodaca — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:50:27 +0000

Professor John Cumalat wins 2025 Hazel Barnes Prize Kirsten Apodaca Fri, 04/11/2025 - 16:50

John Cumalat, professor of distinction in the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Physics, has been awarded the 2025 Hazel Barnes Prize.

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