Physics

Physics explores the fundamental principles governing the behavior of our universe, from the subatomic scale to the cosmological scale. These principles underlie most modern technologies, and have direct applications to biology, chemistry, neuroscience, engineering, environmental analysis, etc., making physics a highly versatile undergraduate major. Physics majors work closely with faculty as they develop a broad range of highly flexible analytical and quantitative model-building and problem-solving skills. Our program places particular curricular emphasis on computational/numerical modeling techniques, so that our majors are well versed in tackling complex problems which are not readily solved by traditional methods. Physics alumni go on to a variety of positions, including industrial and academic research, biophysics, engineering, finance, law, medicine, mathematics. Course requirements for the physics major are kept relatively modest, allowing students with multiple interests to pursue double and dual majors and minors.


Faculty List

Physics

Bennett, Jason

Visiting Lecturer in Physics

Buchholz, James

Visiting Professor of Physics

Gould, Scot

Professor of Physics; Keck Science Convener Physics
Phone: 73197

Higdon, James

Professor of Physics
Phone: 18402

Landsberg, Adam

Professor of Physics
Phone: 78016

Marzen, Sarah

Assistant Professor of Physics

Paterno-Mahler, Rachel

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

Setter, Kevin

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

Sheung, Janet

Assistant Professor of Physics