Welcome to EMU Physics & Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers majors in physics, physics research, engineering physics, and physics teaching and minors in astronomy, physics, physics teaching, and science literacy. The department also administers interdisciplinary offerings in pre-engineering, science literacy, integrated science teaching, and physical science teaching.
Our Values
We believe that knowledge of physics benefits society, and we welcome all students in our courses. We view student learning as a collaborative effort between students and faculty, and this effort takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. Success can be realized when both students and faculty approach this collaboration with focus and dedication. We are dedicated to continuously and collaboratively improving instruction. We work to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect to help ensure that all are treated equitably.
Physics and astronomy faculty study a wide range of research topics including condensed matter, optics, space physics, and plasma physics.
Ranked among the Top Programs in the Nation
The American Physical Society (APS) has once again ranked EMU's Department of Physics and Astronomy among the nation's top programs. In a recently published report, EMU ranked 14th in the nation in the number of undergraduate physics degrees awarded by Master's degree granting institutions.
The EMU Physics and Astronomy Department also ranked 11th in the nation in the number of women receiving Bachelor's degrees in physics from Master's degree granting institutions, according to the APS [PDF].