What is physics? Physics is the foundation of science. It is the scientific study of matter and energy and how they interact with each other. But because everything around us is made up of matter and energy, then physics really explains how things work, from the smallest particles to the structure of the universe.

If you have to ask "why study physics," then you don't get science. But if you want to truly understand the world around you, then welcome to our universe. You'll enjoy it here.

 Distinguished Professors and a Promotion

The Department of Physics & Astronomy congratulates (Above) Dr. Pat Durrell (left) and Dr. Mike Crescimanno for being named Distinguished Professors for 2012, Dr. Durrell for Teaching and Dr. Crescimanno for Scholarship. Congratulations also go out to Dr. John Feldmeier (left), for being promoted to the rank of Associate Professor.