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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:

Observatory Public Nights

Macalester College Observatory's public observing nights for fall 2009 are being held on Thursday evenings from 8:00-10:00.

See the Public Nights page on the Astronomy website for more information.

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)

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.

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.


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 »

munadir aziz ahmed with professor James Doyle


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