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

First REU Participants

Ready for a summer of research

Eight undergraduates are here for the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in the Physics and Astronomy Department at UNM. This is the first year of our ten-week REU program. Find out more about the group and who they are working with.

News from the Chair

Study Physics and Astronomy at UNM this summer!

Take a cool course for credit starting Monday, June 4. Physics Immersion (PHYC 151) offers an entire year of physics in an intensive two-month format. Browse our undergraduate and graduate offerings.

Upcoming Events

Colloquium:

Fri 8/24, 3:30PM in Room 125, Dr. Daniel Kasen,

Other Events:

Tue 6/19, 7:30PM in UNM Observatory, Peter Sinclair, Realm of the Universe: A View through the UNM Campus Observatory

Thu 6/21, 12:30PM in TBD, Theoretical Nanophotonics Group, Light & Colors: Simulating the Optical Properties of Nanoparticles

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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