Paul Cadden-Zimansky and Bard Students Presented Research at Global Physics Summit
L–R: Paul Cadden-Zimansky, Thanasis Kostikas ’26, and Yaroslav Valchyshen ’27 at the Global Physics Summit.
Last week, Paul Cadden-Zimansky, associate professor of physics at Bard College, and Bard students Thanasis Kostikas ’26 and Yaroslav Valchyshen ’27 attended the Global Physics Summit in Denver hosted by the American Physical Society (APS), one of of the largest societies of physicists in the world. At the conference, Kostikas and Valchyshen each gave talks on their Bard Summer Research Institute work on visualizations of quantum states, which were supported by the Bard Office of Undergraduate Research. Kostikas presented “Geometrical Mapping of Algebraic Representations of Qudits,” and Valchyshen presented “Interactive 2D and 3D Tools for Understanding Qudit State Geometry.”
Additionally, Cadden-Zimansky was awarded the APS “5 Sigma Physicist Honor” for outstanding volunteer advocacy work in physics. The award was created to recognize exceptional advocacy of APS members who go above and beyond to advance issues that are important to the physics community. Cadden-Zimansky was honored for supporting the global event coordination, social media content, and public communication efforts for the International Year of Quantum, as well as his work in volunteering to help middle and high school teachers develop ready-to-use, age-appropriate quantum science lessons during a daylong teacher professional development event at the Global Physics Summit.
The Bard Physics Program is dedicated to helping students at all levels gain a better understanding of the universe and how it works.
Post Date: 03-24-2026
Additionally, Cadden-Zimansky was awarded the APS “5 Sigma Physicist Honor” for outstanding volunteer advocacy work in physics. The award was created to recognize exceptional advocacy of APS members who go above and beyond to advance issues that are important to the physics community. Cadden-Zimansky was honored for supporting the global event coordination, social media content, and public communication efforts for the International Year of Quantum, as well as his work in volunteering to help middle and high school teachers develop ready-to-use, age-appropriate quantum science lessons during a daylong teacher professional development event at the Global Physics Summit.
The Bard Physics Program is dedicated to helping students at all levels gain a better understanding of the universe and how it works.
Post Date: 03-24-2026