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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
10

Classes End for all Students - Fall 2023

Time: 12:00am
Dec
11

FINALS - Fall 2023

Time: 12:00am
Dec
14

Physics & Astronomy Department Seminar

Time: 11:00am

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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,...