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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 theAdmissions 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. If your schedule allows, plan to come on Friday November 16, 2012 or Friday April 12, 2013 (register here), when we'll be offering special physics and astronomy events. We look forward to meeting you!
Research
Opportunities for student research, highlights from faculty reseach.
Hannah Pagel, a junior, studied asteroid collisions this summer with Professor Larry Molnar. Read more>>
Professor Larry Molnar has recently been interviewed for local news stories on climate change and an asteroid flyby.
Marcia Beare, a blind student, is tackling premed with help from student and faculty colleagues, including Physics professor Loren Haarsma. Read more>>
Congratulations to students Sam Van Kooten and Dan Van Noord and to Prof Steve Steenwyk who all received grants from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium. Read more>>
Congratulations to Professor Matt Walhout who 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.
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
