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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
Physics and Astronomy Seminar
PHY Homework Help Session
Physics and Astronomy Seminar
Department News
Welcoming Siyu Li and Sujoy Modak
Two new Assistant Professors in Theoretical Physics, Dr. Siyu Li and Dr....
PHY 1510A & 1520A Classes for Fall 2024
Practice solving problems for 1510 & 1520 Lecture Classes....
PHY Homework Help!
All PHY Classes Welcome! Ask for help, work with others, and Learning...
IAB Meeting: Resume Critique for PHY Majors!
Get your Resume critiqued by one of our Industry Advisory Board members....