Department of Physics and Astronomy

Our vigorous undergraduate program offers degrees in physics, astronomy, and astrophysics, as well as concentrations and minors in energy production, biomedical physics, computational neuroscience, and meteorology. See the Handbook for details. You can also do a physics cognate in the Discovery Informatics major.

We are happy to speak with prospective students. Look over our programs and contact the faculty member that is aligned with your interests.

Faculty Position

We anticipate filling a visiting assistant professor position in physics and/or astronomy, to begin fall 2012 for the 2012/2013 academic year.  

Events

Observatory public events, Third-Friday Open Houses and other information.

Colloquium is on Thursdays, at 1:40 pm, in room 126 RHSC.  

The School of Sciences and Mathematics Research Poster Session is held annually in April.

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate research opportunities are available in areas such as applied physics, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, biophysics, and computational physics within the department as well as academic year and summer research appointments elsewhere. Our annual Research Poster Session showcases research activities throughout the school.

Award Winning

Two of our faculty recently received prestigious Awards of Distinction from the College. We are proud, and not surprised, to have them singled out from the entire College for these honors.

Distinguished Research Award: Jon Hakkila

Distinguished Teaching Award: NK Kuthirummal

A Job, Graduate School or Medical School?

We prepare you for these or other options. We provide you with extensive academic preparation, help and advice on getting in to graduate or professional school or applying for jobs.