Why Physics? Why Siena?
Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Feynman, Hawking
Some of the greatest intellects in human history have devoted their lives to the study of physics. Why? Because they had an strong desire to understand how the physical world works, and then to understand why.The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible. -Albert Einstein
Physics Majors Patti Carroll, Clare Boothe Luce Scholar, and Trevor Quirk at Kitt Peak National Observatory. -Photo by Dave Harvey
One Student at a Time...
The Department of Physics aims to develop in its students a comprehensive grasp of the principles of physics. The program emphasizes the concepts and techniques that have led to our present state of understanding of the physical universe. The department offers a flexible and comprehensive program. Placed in the context of a liberal arts environment, the generality and applicability of Physics grant the major three broad options upon graduation. He or she is well prepared to pursue graduate study in Physics or an allied field, to embark immediately upon a professional career in science, or to enter one of the numerous careers which require or are enhanced by a broad knowledge of science in today's technological society.
A Community...
Family-like department in a small liberal arts college where students are encouraged to be well-rounded academically and socially.
Meet the members of our department ...
Undergraduate Research
8 full-time faculty specializing in astronomy, atomic physics, biophysics, space science, and more.
A physicist is just an atom's way of looking at itself.
-Niels Bohr