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Study physics and astronomy at Calvin
If you're fascinated by the how, why and what ifs of the physical world, physics and astronomy at Calvin could be for you. As a physics and astronomy student you can:
Considering Calvin?
The best way to learn about the department is to come for a visit. Arrange your visit with the Admissions Office. On "Fridays at Calvin" days you can take a department tour, visit a physics or astronomy class, and have lunch with a professor. On other days, just tell Admissions you would like to meet with a physics or astronomy professor. On November 11, 2011 and April 13, 2012, we'll offer special activities (including the chance to discover an asteroid!) as part of the Engineering and Computer Science Visit Day.
Research
Opportunities for student research, highlights from faculty reseach.
Professor Larry Molnar was interviewed by WZZM 13 TV and Fox 17 concerning the asteroid which passed close to earth on November 8. See and read more>>
Professor Matt Walhout has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant for “RUI: Photoassociation Studies in Rare-Gas Atom Traps.' The award is $171,000 over three years, including salary for summer research students.
Student Jon Wong and Professors Loren Haarsma and Paul Moes are using electrophysiology to study the brain. Read more>>
Prof Deborah Haarsma and her students are studying the largest galaxies in the universe. Read more>>
Professors Stan Haan and David Van Baak have been named Fellows in the American Physical Society. Read more.
The John Van Zytveld Summer Research Fellowship is awarded for the first time. Read more