Physics and Astronomy

The Physics Department recently changed its name to Department of Physics and Astronomy. The department now offers an astronomy concentration, and has expanded its course offerings in astronomy.

The department is housed in the Wright Laboratory of Physics, across the street from Stevenson (and attached to the Science Center).

[edit] Current Faculty

• John Scofield
• Dan Styer
• Dan Stinebring Department Chair
• Yumi Ijiri
• Stephen FitzGerald
• Chris Martin
• Jason Stalnaker

[edit] Former Faculty

• Joe Palmieri, Professor Emeritus
• Bruce Richards, Professor Emeritus
• Bob Warner, Professor Emeritus

[edit] Studying Physics

"Physics is like sex. Sure, it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it." --Richard Feynman

[edit] Student Resources

• the Library's Physics Resources: useful websites, books & more
• "How to Study Physics", an article published in 1977 that's still relevant today