Physics and Astronomy | The University of New Mexico

Chair: Richard Rand

An undergraduate education in physics provides a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning in a variety of disciplines, including science, engineering, math, finance, education, law, and medicine. Find out more.

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Degree Programs

Undergraduate

Graduate - Physics

Graduate - Optical Science and Engineering

Featured Event

Physics Secrets Revealed!

The UNM Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a Demonstration Show, on Wednesday, March 20, from 7-8 pm, in Regener Hall Auditorium (Room 103). The event is free and open to the public. Local high school teachers and students are invited to attend. UNM's Society of Physics Students members and faculty will illustrate basic physics principles in mechanics, optics, and electricity and magnetism. Demonstrations will include the giant Newton's Cradle, Bernoulli's Principle, a Human Gyroscope, the Rocket Car, Optical Fibers, Laser Interference, the Tesla Coil, and Implosion. See the flyer

News from the Chair

UNM Physics Day 2019
Saturday, April 13

Please join us for a day at Physics and Astronomy filled with oral and poster presentations by undergraduates from a range of universities. Tours of the Campus Observatory, different Research Labs, and the Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC) are also on the schedule.

News from the Chair

Seidel featured in Sigma Xi Distinguished Lectureship article

Physicist Sally Seidel, on left, met with science faculty members of Oregon Episcopal School, which serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students (Photo courtesy of Linda Mantel.)

Professor Sally Seidel had a full itinerary as the Columbia-Willamette Oregon Chapter Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer last month. Read more about her visit.

News from the Chair

PAÍS continues to take shape as construction passes midway point