Welcome to the Department
of Physics & Astronomy!
Our department is comprised of 11 full-time faculty,
10 adjunct faculty, and 3 post-doctoral
research assistants who are dedicated to both research and teaching. We offer B.S. degrees in physics with emphasis areas
in astrophysics, engineering physics, general physics and medical
physics.
Undergraduates in our program can take advantage of small class
sizes and numerous research opportunities
with faculty. Research stipends for the
summer and academic year are available through the NASA/Missouri
Space Grant Consortium. Financial aid is available to outstanding
students majoring in physics through various awards and scholarships.
Details about these programs and awards can be found in our Undergraduate
Handbook.
The Department also hosts a variety of special events (both social and scholarly) throughout the year. Click here for pictures of events.
