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Physics and Astronomy

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy prepares students for a variety of career paths, including graduate programs in physics, astronomy, engineering and related fields; teacher certification; and research jobs in industry and at national laboratories. Our majors learn principles of physics through a curriculum that builds strong quantitative and analytical skills and offers many opportunities for undergraduate research. According to the American Institute of Physics (AIP), our department is ranked in the top 1% nationally for number of B.S. degrees in physics, and we are ranked third nationally for number of physics graduates from underrepresented minority groups.

Upcoming Events

Feb
24

Registration Advising Period - Summer 2025

Time: 12:00am
Feb
27

PHY Homework Help Sessions - Spring 2025

Time: 06:00pm
Mar
06

PHY Homework Help Sessions - Spring 2025

Time: 06:00pm

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Department News

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2025 Scholarship Opportunities

02/12/25

Deadline to Apply: March 2, 2025!

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We are Hiring! Seeking an Assistant Professor of Experimental Physics

10/01/24

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking a tenure-track...

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Professor Alex R. Small Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from OSSC

09/11/24

The Optical Society of Southern California honored OSSC Fellow and CPP...

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Welcoming Siyu Li and Sujoy Modak

08/28/24

Two new Assistant Professors in Theoretical Physics, Dr. Siyu Li and Dr....