The Principles and Applications of Symmetry in Magnetism (PASM) Summer School is supported by the National Science Foundation and brings together leading researchers to provide a pedagogical introduction to modern spin-related physics.
While symmetry remains a unifying theme, the scope of the school spans frontier directions in quantum geometry, magnetism, topological transport, correlated phenomena, quantum sensing, and computational approaches.
The program is designed for students, postdoctoral researchers, and researchers working on spin and magnetic systems in both theory and experiment, with ample opportunity for discussion and interaction.
Confirmed Lecturers and Topics
- Ran Cheng (UC Riverside)
- Antiferromagnetic dynamics
- Chunhui Du (Georgia Tech)
- Quantum sensing of quantum materials
- Satoshi Okamoto (ORNL)
- Electron correlation and Hall effects
- Yaroslav Tserkovnyak (UCLA)
- Symmetry-enabled topological transport and entanglement generation
- Binghai Yan (Penn State)
- Unconventional magnetism and quantum geometry
- Qimin Yan (Northeastern University)
- Symmetry and AI
- Gen Yin (Georgetown University)
- Computational quantum geometry
Apply
Application is free and open until May 1, 2026. Apply here.
Schedule
To be announced
Lodging Support
Lodging support will be available for a limited number of non-CSU participants. Support will be provided up to an amount aligned with shared on-campus housing rates for the full duration of the summer school (approximately $351 for 6 nights).
Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. CSU Guest Housing provides a convenient on-campus option, but participants may arrange alternative accommodations if preferred.
Reimbursement is contingent upon attendance and submission of appropriate receipts. Any costs exceeding the awarded support amount are the responsibility of the participant.
Hotels within walking distance of CSU:
Hilton: 425 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Best Western University Inn: 914 S College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Dining
The Summer School does not provide any meals except coffee and tea during coffee breaks. You are welcome to explore the many restaurants near the CSU campus.
On-campus dining options include:
The Foundry (Dining Center) (MAP)
Ram’s Horn (Dining Center) (MAP)
Parking and Transportation
Metered parking is available at the Engineering parking lots. More information on visitor parking including daily permits can be found here.
For transportation on campus, in and around Fort Collins, or to and from Denver International Airport, please reference the links below:
Groome Transportation (convenient shuttle between DEN and Fort Collins)
WiFi Access
Look for csu-guest in your WiFi settings. This is an unsecured and open network for guest access only. This provides access to the internet but not to CSU resources. Connections will act the same as coming from off campus. You will need to accept the Campus Acceptable Usage Policy to use this network.
Visiting Fort Collins
Fort Collins is great to visit during the summer–Things to do in Fort Collins
Sponsors
Organizing Committee
- Hua Chen (Chair, Colorado State University)
- Ran Cheng (University of California, Riverside)
- Qimin Yan (Northeastern University)
