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The University of Utah's Department of Physics & Astronomy is committed to pursuing key science questions within an inclusive academic community; to training and diversifying the next generation of researchers, educators, and technology workforce leaders; and to inspiring an appreciation for knowledge in students and the wider community.

In pursuit of this mission, the department supports the highest levels of research and teaching among its faculty members. We strive to enable the success of undergraduate and graduate students by creating an academically excellent, efficient, and comfortable learning environment. Our goal is that organizations and individuals in the local and global community will benefit from our research and accomplishments.

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Dr. Ramón Barthelemy Elected to Chair the Forum on Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ramón Barthelemy has...

Dr. Vikram Deshpande Joins Roundtable Discussion on the Future of Quantum and Cloud Computing

  Quantum and cloud computing experts discuss the latest developments, practical use cases and limitations...

APS Fellowship Awarded to Tino Nyawelo

Above: Tino Nyawelo The American Physical Society has elected the Society's 2024 Fellows, one of...

The Art and Science of Innovation: Catmull’s Story

The Art and Science of Innovation: Catmull’s Story Sep 16, 2024 Above : Edwin Catmull,...

Astronomers find missing link in massive black hole formation

This article originally appeared on @THEU Omega Centauri is a spectacular collection of 10 million stars,...

ACCESS: THE INVISIBLE SCAFFOLDING

This article originally appeared in CoS “I think teaching people that it’s okay to need breaks,...

L.S. SKAGGS APPLIED SCIENCE BUILDING NAMED AT THE U

This article originally appeared in CoS The ALSAM Foundation has made a substantial gift toward the...

The physics of vert skating

This article originally appeared in @THEU “Would you consider Tony Hawk a physicist?” “I would consider...

Marriott Library announces 2024 Honors thesis awards

This article originally appeared in @THEU MARRIOTT LIBRARY The J. Willard Marriott Library is pleased...

WHY STUDY PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY AT UTAH?

Exceptional opportunities to learn, work, and collaborate across wide ranging research areas in Physics and Astronomy in the heart of Mountain America.

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