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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. 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!

Faith and academics at Calvin

Peter PlantingaPhysics and Computer Science major Peter Plantinga '12 writes about learning with mind, strength, heart, and soul during his years at Calvin.

 

Physics and astronomy major Melissa Haegert '10, along with two other Calvin students, talks about discovering God's path for her life as a student at Calvin (Melissa's portion is 1:29–2:57):

Research

Opportunities for student research, highlights from faculty reseach.

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News and Events

Seminar schedule Tuesdays,
3:45-4:45 p.m., SB110

Physics student Jake Lampen has received honorable mention from the Goldwater Scholarship program. Read more>>

Calvin students help middle school students in Rehoboth, New Mexico, find fun in astronomy. Read article from the Navajo Times>>

January, 2013 Ten Calvin students and Professor Molnar are in the American Southwest for a three week course "Astronomy in the Southwest". Read about their adventures in their daily web log.

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

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