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Welcome to the website of the Department of Physics and Astronomy! Our faculty and staff take pride in the quality of the education and research programs offered to its undergraduate and graduate majors. Students may follow a comprehensive physics curriculum to more interdisciplinary programs incorporating engineering and other science courses. Likewise opportunities for research span a wide variety from fundamental physics to applied physics. A low student/faculty ratio ensures that students are given personalized attention from our faculty.

Our physics alumni have successful careers in academia, industry, and government using the training and education they have received in our Department. Please feel free to explore our web site to learn more about our academic and research programs and the opportunities awaiting you as a member of our physics family.

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New Biomedical Physics Program at the Department of Physics and Astronomy
WSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy developed a new Biomedical Physics Program. For more infor ...

Nobel Laureate Eric Cornell's visit to WSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy (April 9 and 10)
Nobel Laureate Eric Cornell will visit Wayne State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy  ...

Professors Jo Wadehra and Gavin Lawes receive College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Teaching Awards
Department of Physics and Astronomy's Professors Jo Wadehra and Gavin Lawes have been selected to re ...

 
  
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