Physics
Available as a major or minor
Physics provides a rich framework for appreciating the universe as well as a system for explaining the phenomena within it. Our program offers you a close-knit community, challenging coursework and the opportunity for genuine scientific investigation. Because physics impacts discoveries in astronomy, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, geology and biology, you'll be encouraged to pursue meaningful connections across the curriculum.
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Are you a student involved in research? Are you interested in improving how you communicate about your research? This workshop is for you!
- Date:
- March 22, 2024
- Time:
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- Location:
Pickle Lounge
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If you're interested in a career that contributes to people's health and well-being, join us for the 2024 Health Careers World Expo and meet representatives from graduate programs and employers across the region.
- Date:
- April 2, 2024
- Time:
- 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- Location:
Wortmann Ballroom
Matter, energy, space, time
Whether you're a first-year student or an upper-level minor in physics, research experiences with individual faculty mentors abound.
Graduates in physics prosper in the employment market and graduate school programs, with recent students going on to excel in engineering, computer science, law and, of course, physics.
We offer both a major and a minor in physics. We also offer a concentration in Materials & Nanoscience.