It's Inauguration Day!
Congratulations, Matt vandenBerg, OWU's 17th President!
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Congratulations, Matt vandenBerg, OWU's 17th President!
View details for Inauguration Day and stream the event live.
From subatomic particles to galaxies, physicists and astronomers study an enormous range of phenomena, continually examining the laws of nature. In the past century, few areas of inquiry have advanced as rapidly as physics. Astronomy, too, is undergoing rapid development with the aid of orbiting observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope.
The physics major can prepare you for: graduate study in physics or fields related to physics (such as biophysics or geophysics); secondary education; pre-engineering; professional school in medicine or law; or employment in physics-related positions in industry or government. OWU offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in physics.
The 3-2 program offers a B.A. in physics from Ohio Wesleyan and a B.S. in engineering from one of OWU’s partner engineering schools, which include the California Institute of Technology, Case Western Reserve University, Washington University in St. Louis, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering, and the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Special admission requirements apply at some programs.
The astrophysics major prepares you for graduate study in astrophysics or in physics, or for careers in high-tech industries, teaching, and more. The major provides the strong background in physics and mathematics required for a deep understanding of astrophysical phenomena. OWU offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in astrophysics.
PHYS 110 C, PHYS 110 L, PHYS 111 C, PHYS 111 L, PHYS 280 C, and two additional physics and/or astronomy courses numbered 275 or above.
ASTR 310, ASTR 311, and ASTR 345; PHYS 280 C and and one of the following: PHYS 310, 320, 360, or 380. A student may major in physics and also minor in astrophysics.
ASTR 110, ASTR 111, and ASTR 260; PHYS 110 C or PHYS 115; and one additional course numbered 250 or above in astronomy or physics to be determined in consultation with the Physics and Astronomy Department Chairperson. Students may not major in physics and minor in astronomy.
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Dr. Ding's research focuses on theoretical studies of spacetime symmetries, with primary interest in testing Lorentz and CPT symmetry in precision experiments, including theory of Lorentz- and CPT-violating quantum electrodynamics, particle and antiparticle comparisons in Penning traps, corrections to particle's spin precession in Electric Dipole Moment experiments, and Lorentz and CPT tests in atomic, molecular, and optical systems.
In addition to teaching courses in theoretical physics as well as in theoretical and observational astrophysics, Professor Harmon utilizes OWU’s Perkins Observatory for classes and research, including the study of starspots. He mentors undergraduates conducting research during the summer, the results of which often are presented at regional and national conferences.
Professor Trees teaches introductory and upper-level physics courses. His specialty is theoretical condensed matter physics, and his research interests include the dynamics of Josephson junction arrays and the synchronization of coupled oscillators. He explains the latter as the study of how, when, and the potential benefits of getting signal-generating devices to work together.
Professor Andereck specializes in theoretical solid state physics. She says, "I teach a freshman honors tutorial called 'Time,' where we explore the measurement of time, time as a fourth dimension, the arrow of time, possibilities of time travel, and psychological and sociological implications of time."