Physics Faculty Profile
John Stamm, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physics
For students interested in studying physics at UE, Professor John Stamm has one piece of advice, "Take advantage of UE's true, broad liberal arts education by being open to trying many different ideas and approaches, including those that don't appear to be perfectly relevant. A broad preparation is invaluable to helping develop new ideas in a person's later career. The faculty members at UE are skilled and enthusiastic in helping students achieve proficiency in this approach."
This philosophy guides Professor Stamm in his teaching and research. "I would like my students to remember that learning and tackling a challenge are fun, but I'm here to help them see problems in a different light. Physics is built on reframing problems in order to address them from different perspectives. I really enjoy helping students build a strong foundation in physics and helping them understand the strength of its problem-solving approach."
Professor Stamm believes that participating in research allows students to see firsthand how ideas in physics are put into practice. "I have students working with me on my current research, which is aimed at understanding the molecular structure of a protein called phospholamban. This protein regulates the rate and extent of muscle contraction in the heart and is therefore a possible target for heart failure therapies. This hands-on, don't-know-the-answers-ahead-of-time environment is crucial for students' understanding of how science works."
