Members of Tulane’s Genesis Mission research team examine a 3D model of a known superconductor, looking for structural and magnetic features that may help identify new materials capable of superconductivity. Seated, from left, are Akilan Ramasamy, a PhD student in physics and engineering physics; Jianwei Sun, professor of physics and engineering physics; Daniel Straus, assistant professor of chemistry; and Aron Culotta, professor of computer science. Standing, from left, are Joneya Williams, a masterĂ•s student in physics and engineering physics, and Jorge Vega, a PhD student in physics and engineering physics. The group gathered at Tulane University on Monday, August 24, 2026.