物理专业 & 小
Earn your physics degree at Carthage
The physics program at Carthage ranks among the nation’s best in preparing students for STEM careers, according to the American Institute of 物理.
Introducing students to fundamental physical principles underlying the natural world, the Carthage physics major provides a strong foundation for careers in 工程, 医学物理学, 教学, 金融, 数据分析, 以及其他领域. 给n the department’s deep involvement in space science research, the physics major often appeals to those interested in aerospace careers.
“I liked the small class size and science programs offered at Carthage. When I was touring the school, I got to sit in on a physics class, and I liked it.”
“I chose Carthage because I had the opportunity to get large-school experiences at a small school where the professors can get to know me personally.”
“Carthage faculty are impressive. Developing a good relationship with faculty members has opened my eyes to new opportunities, such as internships and research programs.”
“The advice I would give to other physics majors is to challenge yourself and to use every opportunity to your advantage.”
“You become part of a community, and the professors are always willing to help if you reach out.”
“The physics program here is amazing, with connections across the country that I’d hope would make for a great education and possibly help me find a job post-graduation.”
special academic options for physics 专业
天体物理学: This optional concentration for physics majors emphasizes courses that prepare them for graduate study in astrophysics or the space sciences. See the requirements for the astrophysics concentration
工程: bv伟德ios下载提供工程学专业, as well as dual degree partnerships with 工程 programs at two major universities. Learn more about 工程 at Carthage
物理专业的机会
与NASA一起进行研究
首页。 to the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
Carthage is the home institution for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC). With more than 40 affiliate members across academic institutions, 政府机构, 航空航天工业, 非营利组织, the WSGC provides Carthage physics majors with unique opportunities to work on NASA and commercial projects. The WSGC’s mission is to support STEM research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, 航空航天劳动力发展, and K-12 STEM education and outreach at our affiliate institutions.
使用顶级设施
Students are involved in forefront research activities with faculty, including atmospheric physics research, 引力波研究, and work on propulsion systems at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The department’s dynamic faculty is actively involved in many different research areas. For example, physics students working with Jean Quashnock教授 are studying gravitational waves emitted by merging black holes, using data collected by the LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA scientific collaboration. They are modeling the merger events and measuring key properties of these black holes — including their mass and spin — seeking to test our current scientific understanding of these fascinating objects.
活跃的物理社区
bv伟德ios下载的 物理学生学会 (SPS) chapter is active and award-winning. The chapter has earned distinction as a national Outstanding Chapter for several consecutive years. SPS is a student-led organization that runs education outreach to local schools. Strong scholars may be elected to the physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma.
Student Organizations for physics students
RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM CAREERS
Carthage is among the best in the country, according to the American Institute of 物理 (AIP), when preparing undergraduate physics students for careers in the fields of science, 技术, 工程, 和数学. The AIP selected the Carthage 物理 Department for its new study on effective undergraduate physics programs. 根据AIP的说法, Carthage was selected because of its strong record in preparing students with bachelor’s degrees in physics and immediately placing them into STEM careers.
See videos of Carthage physics graduates
物理学专业奖学金
Prospective physics majors can enter the annual Math/Science Scholarship competition. Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year. 另外, many physics majors are awarded scholarships from the NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium.