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Physics and Astronomy

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy prepares students for a variety of career paths, including graduate programs in physics, astronomy, engineering and related fields; teacher certification; and research jobs in industry and at national laboratories. Our majors learn principles of physics through a curriculum that builds strong quantitative and analytical skills and offers many opportunities for undergraduate research. According to the American Institute of Physics (AIP), our department is ranked in the top 1% nationally for number of B.S. degrees in physics, and we are ranked third nationally for number of physics graduates from underrepresented minority groups.

Upcoming Events

Dec
07

Physics & Astronomy Department Seminar

Time: 11:00am
Dec
07

Homework Help Session

Time: 05:30pm
Dec
10

Classes End for all Students - Fall 2023

Time: 12:00am

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Department News

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Cal Poly Pomona Giving Day!

04/06/23

Join us for #CPPGivingDay on April 19 – 20, 2023 at...

Wing Ko

09/09/22

Wing Ko, Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy since 2019,...