
The Department of Physics and Astronomy provides excellent training in physics to our undergraduate and graduate majors, contributes to the general education of students from across the university, provides high quality teaching, promotes research activities by faculty and students, and promotes physics and astronomy among the general public.
Undergraduate | Graduate | College of Science, Engineering, and Technology | Physics
Physics is a science concerned with understanding the fundamental laws of nature. It explains physical phenomena in everyday life, such as motion, heat, electricity, magnetism and light.
Undergraduate | College of Science, Engineering, and Technology | Astronomy
The astronomy program serves the needs of a wide range of students, from those with only a casual interest in the subject to those students planning careers in the field.
Earth Week Public Lecture: Light Pollution
03:00 PM - Trafton Center 123
09:00 PM - Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey MN
Earth Week Public Lecture: Cosmic Rays
08:00 PM - Andreas Observatory
Physics majors Kristen Rucker and Meklit Shiferaw presented their work at APS CUWiP 2023
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology | Astronomy | Physics
APOD Guest Edited by Astronomy Professor
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology | Astronomy | Physics
Astronomy | Physics
Masters Student Finger Presents at AAS 241
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology | Astronomy | Physics
Faculty and Staff of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Throughout the semester, the Physics and Astronomy department faculty, staff, and students sponsors a variety of events for the community beyond campus.
Scholarship opportunities in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Information on the University's Standeford and Andreas Observatories
Helpful frequently asked questions for freshmen students in the Department of Physics and Astronomy under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
A social and academic club for students in the majors and minors offered by the Department
Meet the Department of Physics and Astronomy students.
Physics and Astronomy Department's latest news and events.