Physics and Astronomy | The University of New Mexico

Chair: Wolfgang Rudolph

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.

Degree Programs

Undergraduate

Graduate - Physics

Graduate - Optical Science and Engineering

News from the Chair

Spring Convocation

Congratulations to all graduates!

The Physics and Astronomy Department Convocation was held Saturday, May 5, 2018. See the photos.

News from the Chair

New UNM graduate Noah Michelsohn heads to NASA

Noah Michelsohn’s dream job: Communication and Public Affairs at NASA

An Astro 101 class taught by Trace Tessier led to a career at NASA. Congratulations to new graduate Noah Michelsohn!

More information and a video from KOB 4: UNM grad fulfills dream to work for NASA

and KOAT 7 Action News: UNM grad achieves dream of working for NASA

Upcoming Events

Colloquium:

Fri 9/14, 3:30PM in Room 125, Yancy Shirley, TBA

Other Events:

Wed 5/23, 11:00AM in Room 190, Dr. Vitaly Gruzdev, Laser-driven electronic processes in condensed matter: from controlled modification of a single biomolecule to controlled enhancement of laser ablation

Fri 6/1, 9:00AM in Room 190, Xavier C. Quintana, Radon Emanation Measurement for Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay

Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science building

A digital rendering of what the Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science center will look like

New center north of Yale and Central will foster collaboration between disciplines

The groundbreaking ceremony was held March 2018. The facility will be completed by 2019.

Interactive Astronomy Apps

9 Educational Apps

Written by Kevin Dilts for the Astro 101 Lab, these free interactive javascript apps illustrate common astronomy concepts. Enjoy!

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