About Physics & Astronomy
About Physics & Astronomy
The Department of Physics & Astronomy is dedicated to developing a deeper understanding of the natural world, to educating undergraduate and graduate students, and to conveying the concepts and logic of the discipline to the broader community.
Community Development Statement: Physics and Astronomy are best done in a welcoming environment. The students, staff, and faculty of the Physics & Astronomy Department are committed to professional interactions, with respect and consideration of the rich backgrounds of all its members. We expect each member of our Department to encourage and support a culture of mutual respect of everyone in all activities in which we participate.
Fast Facts
About Physics & Astronomy
- 77 graduate students
- 70 undergraduate students
- 32 countries represented in the department
- Programs in astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, surface science & nanoscience, nuclear and particle physics
- International travel opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students
- 4.5 MV high-intensity tandem Van de Graaff accelerator
- Member of the MDM Observatory on Kitt Peak, Arizona
- Alumni receive international awards including one Nobel Prize