At Austin College, students learn physics by DOING physics. From the first-year Workshop Physics to the Advanced Research Experience, students explore the exciting fields of physics, astronomy, and engineering with our fun, hands-on learning approaches. Austin College students develop critical technical and leadership skills to become sought-after scientists and engineers for the 21st century.
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New Opportunities
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What's Happening
- Guest Speaker: Tony Stevens, "Astrophotography" - October 25, 4:30 pm
- Larry Robinson Celebration during Homecoming - October 29
- Homecoming and Family Weekend Star Party - October 29
- Guest Speaker: Posey Leadership Award Winner Sylvia Acevedo, "Career as an Engineer" - November 2
- Student Research Presentations - November 15
- See the Previous Events
Uniquely AC Physics
Meet Our Physics Faculty & Staff
- David Baker, Adams Observatory Co-Director, explores extreme stuff on Earth and other planets.
- Curtis Cummins, is the Electronic Instrumentation Technician for the Science Division.
- Andra Petrean, Physics Department Chair, investigates high temperature superconductors and nanofilms.
- Donald Salisbury, is an intellectual descendant of Albert Einstein and focuses on quantum cosmology.
- David Whelan, Engineering Pathways Advisor and Adams Observatory Co-Director, studies the variability properties of intermediate- and high-mass stars.
Physics Program Details
- Physics Major Checklist
- Engineering Physics Checklist
- Physics Minor Checklist
- View the Physics Courses
- Read more in the Austin College Bulletin
- See the STEM Leadership Program
Engineering Program Details
Austin College offers dual-degree programs in engineering that allow students to study in the liberal arts at Austin College, followed by engineering at one of our partner institutions.
A Future in Physics
Physics grads have gone on to Harvard, Michigan, Rice, Syracuse, Colorado State, LSU, Texas A&M, Stanford, Penn State, MIT, UTD, Northwestern, and Arizona!
They also work at prominent companies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions, such as Texas Instruments, Apple, Dallas Semiconductor, Washington Safety Management Solutions, Halliburton, Lockheed Martin, Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Habitat for Humanity, Ft. Worth Independent School District, Austin Peay State University, LSU, and the University of Rochester.
Meet Our Alumni