Physics
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Students gain a high-quality academic experience that includes participating in experiential learning opportunities and rigorous research mentored by physics faculty. Students will work one-on-one with faculty, along with an exceptionally strong community of physics majors.
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100%
of students complete a research participation project
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100%
of students have a dedicated academic advisor
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A Top 4-Year Private School
in the number of graduates who earn a doctoral degree
High-Quality Education
Small-size classes, taught by faculty, allow students to know their professors from academic and research perspectives. The resulting relationships form the foundation for each student when they identify a research mentor. Undergraduate majors make multiple presentations at local, regional and national professional conferences.
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The Chapter has many activities, including their yearly participation in the Dayton Region Affiliate Society Council’s TechFest, which is A STEM Educational Outreach program. Because of their outstanding programming, our chapter has received multiple Marsh White Awards and has been nationally recognized as either an “Outstanding” or “Distinguished” Chapter in each of the last five years.
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Physics majors at UD can obtain a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in electro-optics in five years. They then have the option to continue on to a doctoral degree through the Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics.
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Interested in learning more about physics? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by calling our department at 937-229-2311. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
Review Leader Program
Physics majors have the opportunity to support the instruction of our non-science major physics classes. Review leaders work with faculty, attend class and conduct weekly review sessions for students enrolled in the class. This is an excellent experiential opportunity for physics majors to expand their understanding of fundamental physics and be able to answer student’s questions from a primarily conceptual level.
Increasing Diversity Through Mentored Research Program
Each summer, the Department of Physics has accepted undergraduates from other institutions to conduct a research project with UD faculty mentors. UD undergraduate physics majors are typically involved in research projects in the same labs during the summer. The result is a diverse community of students working as colleagues throughout the summer research period. The experience then culminates with all participating students presenting their research results at the UD Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Experiential Learning
Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships and co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
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available scholarships that identify physics majors as preferred recipients
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average class size of upper level physics courses