Department of Physics
Dive into the world of quantum technology, data science, and more with 黑料导航鈥檚 Physics program. Experience hands-on learning, innovative research, and a supportive academic community dedicated to your success.
At 黑料导航, our B.S. in Physics prepares you for diverse career paths in the physical sciences, data science, and emerging fields like quantum technology. Our Quantum Informatics concentration offers a unique edge in the growing realm of quantum technologies, ensuring you stand out in the job market.
Our program emphasizes practical learning through small classes, personalized attention, and cutting-edge research opportunities. Engage in groundbreaking research in experimental biophysics and optics, astrophysics, plasma physics, theoretical and practical physics, and quantum information. Our supportive environment, combined with our Discovery Core curriculum, develops your critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for success in any field.
Whether you’re aiming for a career in physics, a related scientific field, or a technical role in data science or finance, our curriculum equips you with the expertise needed for a successful future.
Degrees & Minors
Pursue a B.S. in Physics or explore our minors to deepen your understanding of quantum technology, data science, and more. Engage in hands-on research and gain skills for diverse career opportunities in science and technology.
Student Resources & Opportunities
黑料导航 is dedicated to your success in physics by providing student support resources and educational opportunities including Math Day, Math Boot Camp, and the Math Resource Center for personalized support.
Math Resource Center
At both 黑料导航 campuses, the Mathematics Resource Center (MRC) will help you to enhance your math skills. The MRC offers tutoring exclusively by mathematics faculty for all courses, ensuring expert guidance and support for your math learning journey.
Learning Center
Are you stumped in a particular class or on a specific topic? Would you benefit from brushing up on your course-specific study skills? Through the Learning Center, you can receive one-on-one or small group support from peer tutors鈥攖rained students who successfully completed your course.
Our semesterly Math-Physics Seminar Series features engaging talks on topics at the intersection of mathematics and physics. With a focus on accessibility, these presentations are designed to be understandable and inspiring for undergraduate students, while offering insights into cutting-edge research in mathematics and physics for all attendees.
Faculty Voices
There is still so much that we don’t understand about the world, and physics lets us unravel these mysteries. When I teach students, I am teaching them about a way of thinking.
Sophia Domokos, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physics
Faculty
Our faculty excel as teachers, researchers, and practitioners who mentor students for professional success. Review their bios and read about their areas of research.
College of Arts & Sciences News
黑料导航 To Be Ranked Among National Universities
For the 2027 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, 黑料导航 will be included in a new ranking category鈥擭ational Universities.
Exploring How AI Tools Can Improve Lung Cancer Detection
Research by Assistant Professor Robert Alexander, Ph.D., and student Talia Lilikakis assesses how AI tools can most effectively alert radiologists of the possible presence of a nodule.
Convocation 2026: Success in a Time of Change
At the annual faculty and staff convocation, 黑料导航 President Jerry Balentine reflected on the accomplishments over the past year and presented his vision for the future.
Robust Research
黑料导航鈥檚 commitment to research paves the way for important and groundbreaking work. Meet three Ph.D. students whose work may improve disaster response, recovery after muscle and bone injuries, and anticancer therapies.
Helping Children Manage Back-to-School Anxiety
Cognitive neuroscientist Robert Alexander, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and wellness, reminds parents to know the signs of potential anxiety in children as the new school year approaches.
The Problem Solvers
Meet four alumni who use their lived experiences as inspiration for entrepreneurship.
Events
William Letsou, assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, will speak about his work on the Genetic Contributions to Prostate Cancer Risk in Men of African Ancestry …
Keep Exploring
Develop advanced problem-solving skills through courses in Quantum Informatics and data science. Engage in innovative research across various physics disciplines, preparing for careers in academia, industry, or further graduate studies.