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Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at 淫妻社. We are a growing, world-class department with strong programs in research and academics, nationally and internationally recognized faculty members, ties to physics-related industries and a record of student success. We strive to provide students with access to the cutting-edge research efforts of a larger institution, while still maintaining the level of personal interaction with faculty found at smaller places. Our faculty have the highest level of external research funding at 淫妻社, with a five-year total of more than $42 million! (Source: 淫妻社 Office of Research, 12/2023)
Starting median salaries for physics and astronomy careers
In addition to providing a strong education in physics and astronomy, our programs educate students in the areas of critical thinking, modeling, design and development. This allows physics and astronomy majors to be hired in a variety of settings. Salary information is based on .
$115,000
Private sector grad
$60,000
Private sector undergrad
$65,000
National labs
$45,000
Education
Physics and astronomy - study the world and the universe
The study of physics & astronomy allows us to address the age-old questions, 鈥渉ow do things work?鈥 and 鈥渨here do we come from?鈥 Physics forms the basis for other sciences and much of our technology. Additionally, an understanding of physics plays a crucial role in addressing many important challenges such as energy production, semiconductor technology, and climate change.
- World-class faculty 鈥斕 supported by grants such as from the Department of Energy, getting time on major telescopes and computational facilities, advancing the fields of bioimaging and radiation oncology
- Cutting edge research 鈥斕 the origins of the elements,听 planets, stars and star clusters, and galaxies
- Hands-on experience 鈥 complete research as an undergraduate, use a 1.0m telescope, networking opportunities and social activities with the award-winning chapter of the
- State-of-the-art facilities 鈥 Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), Toledo Heavy Ion Accelerator (THIA), Ritter Astrophysical Research Center (RARC) including the Ritter 1.0m telelscope, Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory, radiation and diagnostic equipment to perform research in medical physics, several parallel computing clusters, as well as access to the , used for theoretical and computational research
- 听Variety of programs 鈥 undergraduate Bachelor of the Arts and Bachelor of the Sciences degrees in physics and in astronomy, NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), doctoral program in physics and in astronomy, including the only CAMPEP-accredited program in State of Ohio with both MS, and Ph.D. degrees and residency program
News
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- May: 13ABC's "Spacing Out" talks with
- April: Congratulations to the 2026 NSM Undergraduate Research Expo Oral Presentation
Winners
- 1st Place - Edward Mills, "Optical Properties and Stability of Coated Lead-Halide Perovskite Quantum Dots", Ray Lab
- 2nd Place - Atticus Destatte, "Why a thin poly-vinyl organic layer can improve the performance of thing-film solar cells", 淫妻社 Physics and Astronomy, Lambright Lab
- 3rd Place - William Gorgas, "Microlens Enhanced Mobile Microscopy", Ray Lab
Notices
- Applications are being accepted for Fall 2026 admission to the Physics and Astronomy graduate program. The application deadline is January 1, 2026.
- Professional Science Master's degree program in Photovoltaics
- Undergraduate minor in renewable energy
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