Physics News:

Department Graduation Reception

There will be a department graduation reception on Friday, May 11th, 4:30-6:30 pm, Smail Gallery, Olin-Rice Hall of Science

Student Research in Physics

Read accounts by some or our current and recent physics majors of the exciting research projects that they have been involved with:

• Michael Richter
  
• Munadir Ahmed
  
• Tobin Kaufman-Osborn
  
• Thanzaw Myint and Kassahun Haileyesus

Summer Physics Institute

Looking for information about the Summer Physics Institute at Macalester College? Read more about it on our Curriculum page, or click here for a direct link.

Physics and Geology Teas

Welcome back students! Please join the Physics & Astronomy and Geology Departments for coffee, tea, and refreshments.

When: Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Where: The Olin/Rice Hall 1st floor Atrium

(outside the Physics & Astronomy and Geology faculty offices)

Digital Commons @ Macalester

Check out the Physics and Astronomy department on the Digital Commons: Macalester College Scholarship Database, a new webpage developed to highlight the scholarship of Macalester's students.

The business of the Macalester Physics and Astronomy Department is nothing less than the entire universe.  Logical and analytical skills are emphasized in courses that cover the theoretical and computational developments and experimental aspects of physical science.

GRAPHENE
Student Michael Richter has been working on a project with professor James Heyman, finding ways to both manufacture and study the electronic properties of graphene, a material which has the potential to be used in better, faster semiconductors.

Read his article »

AFFORDABLE SOLAR POWER
Student Munadir Aziz Ahmed has been working on a pilot project with physics professor James Doyle. Together, they hope to to create solar cells that are affordable for commercial use.

Read his article »

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