Department of Physics
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Department News
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Nine physics majors and one minor graduated in the Class of 2012. They’re furthering their education at institutions including MIT and Texas A&M. -
Professor Amy Abe took her first-year physics class to Sushi Station and Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights to celebrate the cultural diversity of her students on Thursday, November 11, 2010.
In physics, we embrace the physical dimensions in space and time, from the smallest subatomic particles to the universe, from the slow drift of continents to the speed of light, from absolute zero to stellar temperatures, from low-frequency radio waves to gamma rays. We believe responsible citizens strive to understand the fundamental concepts of physics in order to make wise decisions about science and society.
Physics faculty offers a wide range of courses and research opportunities for students interested in electrical or mechanical engineering, pre-med, and even for artists who want to make holograms.
Physics
Physics students learn in our small lecture halls and laboratory classrooms, working closely with our professors.
