Books
M. J. Wright. Be A Shark: The Secret Sauce to Winning in Life after High School (2025). ISBN: 979-8218727420
M. Wright. Sustaining Colleges and Universities through Community. (2024). ISBN: 1-0364-0706-3.
Articles at Adelphi University
M. J. Wright, R. Beban, O. Chierchio, L. McCluney, T. Pena, and J. P. St John. Advanced Undergraduate Lab on Quantum Beats. Am. J. Phys. 93, 187–192 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0223788
M . Wright. We Can’t Ignore the Pandemic Fallout in Our Physics Classes. Phys. Teach. 61, 326-327 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0133979
E. Ochoa-Madrid, L. Chau, and M.J. Wright. Empowering Journey Making an Interactive Video Vignette. Phys. Teach. 60, 561 (2022). DOI: 10.1119/5.0046043
B. Kaufman, T. Paltoo, T. Grogan, T. Pena, J. P. St. John, and M. J. Wright. Pulsed, Controlled, Frequency-Chirped Laser Light at GHz Detunings for Atomic Physics Experiments. Appl. Phys. B 123, 58 (2017).
K. Teng, M. Disla, J. Dellatto, A. Limani, B. Kaufman, and M. J. Wright, Frequency Chirped Light at Large Detuning with an Injection-Locked Diode Laser. Review of Scientific Instruments, 86, 043114 (2015).
M. J. Wright, Semi-Classical Calculations of Ultracold Collisions with Frequency Chirped Light: Dependence on Chirp Rate. Euro. Phys. J. D. 69, 6 (2015).
Other Articles with Matthew Wright as a Co-Author
H.-I Lu, J. Rasmussen, M.J. Wright, D. Patterson, and J.M. Doyle, Cold and Slow Molecular Beam. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 13, 18986 (2011).
P. Pieri, A. Perali, G.C. Strinati, S. Riedl, M.J. Wright, A. Altmeyer, C. Kohstall, E.R. Sánchez Guajardo, J. Hecker Denschlag, and R. Grimm, Pairing-gap, pseudo-gap, and no-gap phases in rf spectra of a trapped unitary 6Li gas. Phys. Rev. A 84, 011608 (2011).
S. Riedl, E.R. Sanchez Guajardo, C. Kohstall, A. Altmeyer, M.J. Wright, J. Hecker Denschlag, R. Grimm, G. M. Bruun, and H. Smith, Collective Oscillations of a Fermi Gas in the Unitarity Limit: Temperature Effects and the Role of Pair Correlations. Phys. Rev. A 78, 05369 (2008).
M.J. Wright, A. Pechkis, J.L. Carini, S. Kullish, R. Kosloff, and P.L. Gould, Coherent Control of Ultracold Collisions with Chirped Light: Direction Matters. Phys. Rev. A 75, 051401(R) (2007).
C.E. Rogers III, M.J. Wright, J.L. Carini, J.A. Pechkis, and P.L. Gould, Generation of Arbitrary Frequency Chirps with a Fiber-Based Phase Modulator and Self-Injection-Locked Diode Laser. JOSA B 24, 1249 (2007).
A. Altmeyer, S. Riedl, C. Kohstall, M.J. Wright, R. Geursen, M. Bartenstein, C. Chin, J. Hecker Denschlag, and R. Grimm, Precision Measurements of Collective Oscillations in the BEC-BCS Crossover. Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 040401, (2007).
A. Altmeyer, S. Riedl, C. Kohstall, M.J. Wright, J. Hecker Denschlag, and R. Grimm, Collective Oscillations of the Radial Quadrupole Mode in the BEC-BCS Crossover. Phys. Rev. A 76, 033610 (2007).
M.J. Wright, S. Riedl, A. Altmeyer, C. Kohstall, E. Sanchez, J. Hecker Denschlag, and R. Grimm, Finite Temperature Studies of the Scissors Mode in the BEC-BCS Crossover. Phys. Rev. Lett. 99, 150403 (2007).
M.J. Wright, J.A. Pechkis, J.L. Carini, and P.L. Gould, Probing Ultracold Collisional Dynamics with Frequency-chirped Pulses.Phys. Rev. A 74, 063402 (2006).
M.J. Wright, S.D. Gensemer, J. Vala, R. Kosloff, and P.L. Gould, Control of Ultracold Collisions with Frequency-chirped Light. Phys. Rev. Lett. 95, 063001 (2005).
M.J. Wright, P.L. Gould, and S.D. Gensemer, Frequency-chirped Light from an Injection-locked Diode Laser. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 75, 4718 (2004).
Op Eds Written By Matthew Wright
Josh Hiller , Jacqueline R. Olvera, Matthew Wright , Robert A. Brown , Jennifer Schnellman, Robert Zaretsky, and Nicholas Dirks. Trump’s assault on US universities: five views from the chainsaw’s teeth. Times Higher Education. March 12, 2025.
M.J. Wright. It’s Never Too Early to Start Exploring Career Options. The SPS Observer. Fall 2024.
M.J. Wright. Can STEM Professors Become Strong Writers?. Inside Higher Education. January 10, 2024.
M.J. Wright. So You Want to Go to Graduate School. The SPS Observer. Fall 2023.
M.J. Wright. So You Heard Back. Now What? The SPS Observer. Fall 2023.
B. Conrad and M.Wright. Helping the pandemic generation. Physics Today. 76 (9), 24–31 (2023);
M.J. Wright. Surviving in a Small Department. Inside Higher Education. July 20, 2023.
M.J. Wright. Building Back a Sense of Community and Togetherness with Faculty and Students. Faculty Focus. December 10, 2021.
B. Conrad and M.Wright. Standout Applications: Tips for getting your application to the top of the pile. The GradSchoolShopper Guide to Grad School in Physics & Related Fields. Fall 2021. This is a reprint of Standing Out When Applying to a Graduate Program. The SPS Observer. Fall 2019.
M.J. Wright. Party Like It was 1994. Erie Daily Times. August 19, 2021.
M.J. Wright. 5 Things We Must Do Better When This Thing Is Over. Inside Higher Education. May 19, 2021
M.J. Wright. Physics Departments at Small Colleges Are Under Pressure — Here’s How to Fight Back. Radiations. Spring 2021.
M.J. Wright. Measuring Success in a Pandemic Year. Academic Leader. February 2021. (PDF-Version)
M.J. Wright. A Simple Code For Collegians: Programming For All. Innovate Long Island. January 15, 2020.
B. Conrad and M.Wright. Standing Out When Applying to a Graduate Program. The SPS Observer. Fall 2019.
M.J. Wright. Why you should not become an adjunct—yet, Some controversial and unpopular advice on ultimately succeeding in academia. University Business. November 1, 2019.
M.J. Wright. How I Got a Grant I Never Thought I Could Get Inside Higher Education. May 20, 2019.
M.J. Wright. Join the Club: The Benefits of Getting Students Involved with Departmental Clubs. Faculty Focus. April 22, 2019.
M.J. Wright. Put Teaching First. Faculty Focus. October 1, 2018.
M.J. Wright. How to Fail: The Lesson We’re Forgetting to Teach Our Students. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. April 26, 2018.
M.J. Wright. Teaching Physics With Love. Inside Higher Education. October 31, 2017.
Podcast Visits
University Business. How academic leaders can fend off “chairflation”. October 29, 2025.
Op Eds Written By Other Team Members
K. Goldade*. New Regional Gathering for High School and College Students Interested in Careers in Physics Taking Place in New York City. students.aip.org. January 21, 2025.
R. Beban*. I Made It Through Undergrad. Now What? The SPS Observer. Fall 2024.
J. Bier*. How Outreach Changed My Career Plans. SPS Observer. Winter 2024.
C. Giuliano*. How Research Reaffirmed My Love of Teaching. Radiations. Fall 2021.
C. Ong* and M. Anderson. The Society of Physics Students: A commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. The SPS Observer. Fall 2019.
T. Paltoo*. A Journey of Creation, Physics Today Online Edition. September 2014.
* Implies Adelphi Student
Op Eds Written About Team Initiatives by other Parties
Be A Shark Program with Local Author Matthew Wright at Watertown Library. Town Times (Watertown, CT). September 25, 2025.
Molly McDonough. The Physics & Astronomy Congress Creates Community and Belonging. The SPS Observer. MAR 13, 2025.
Dan Cocchiola. “A look at several programs accelerating opportunities for students” University Business. October 2024 (also published on District Administration.)
Beckie Supiano. ‘I Want My Professors to Stop Reading PowerPoint Slides,’ and Other Student Complaints. The Chronicle of Higher Education. November 7, 2019.
‘EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON CURRENT JOB MARKET TRENDS’
Professional Blog Posts about Team Members
Steve Sashihara. Physics, Academia and Princeton Consultants. Princeton Optimization. January 3, 2020.
Kathleen Escarcha. 5 inspiring messages every student needs to hear. EAB. May 6, 2019.
Adelphi Features on Team Members
A New Adelphi-Created Conference Promotes Pathways to Careers in Physics. July 7, 2025
Fueling a Passion for Physics: PhysTEC Grant Supports Recruitment and Preparation of Next-Generation Physics Teachers. March 13, 2025.
When Physics Meets Science Fiction, Reality Boosts the Imagination for First-Year Students. May 8, 2024. by Liza N. Burby
A Journey to the Stars, Fueled by a Faculty Mentor Who Believed in Her. February 6, 2024
Adelphi Receives $2.49 Million NSF Grant, Largest in University History. September 8, 2023.
What Can You Do With a Degree in Physics? These Alumni Found a World of Possibilities. August 30, 2023.
Teaching Physics by Putting Students First. Jan. 2020
From Science to Swing Dancing: An Entrepreneur Shares Her Amazing Journey Dec. 2018 (Lani)
Physics department wins grant to support diversity efforts. May 2018.
Physics Students Present Research at Prestigious Conference. March 2018.
One Night of STEAM Power. March 2018. (Elga)
The Positive, Transformative Power of Failure. Feb. 2018 (Tracy)
Sophia Conti. Living in History. May 2016
Jordan Chapman. Finding Solutions to Dam Problems. Jan. 2016 (Victoria)
Cecil Harris. Matthew Wright, Ph.D.: Going All-In. May 2015.
Bonnie Eissner. Matthew Wright, Ph.D.: Ultracold Molecules are Cool (in Physics). Nov. 2014
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