Our Research
Why Physics and Astronomy at WVU?
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University is dedicated
to the study of the physical world and the processes that govern it. Our faculty
train students in the a wide-range of fundamental areas of classical and modern
physics through a structured program of courses, individual and group research
activities, department activities and advanced electives.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
GRADUATE STUDENTS
In the News
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A Triple Star System: Putting Gravity to the Test
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WVU graduate physics program ranked 100th in U.S. News graduate rankings
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Will Armentrout Wins 3-Minute Thesis Competition
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U.S. Energy Dept's $7M promotes ZAPP to CAPP, benefitting ongoing WVU Physics and Astronomy research
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WVU Physics Alum Named 2018 Jaycees Outstanding West Virginian
PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Department of Physics and Astronomy engages in an impressive array of impactful community outreach. High school students have discovered pulsars, students statewide compete in robotics competitions, and girls in middle school participate in hands-on workshops. The department has its own planetarium too!
The WVU Planetarium presents free public shows on alternating Friday evenings. The shows provide a glimpse into the night sky, highlighting the wonders of the universe, its origins and our place among the cosmos. The observatory is located atop the physics department and is equipped with a 14-inch Celestron telescope for public viewing in concert with the planetarium shows.
Visit the Planetarium
Visit the Planetarium