The Department of Physics at Colorado State University is home to 22 faculty members who maintain research programs in Atomic and Molecular Optics physics, Condensed Matter Physics, High-Energy Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics, and Theoretical Physics. In addition to their involvement in world-class research, Department Faculty take pride in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and mentoring students in the research environment. At Colorado State University, a degree in physics is preparation for a dynamic career in a wide range of fields – from engineering to astronomy to nanotechnology to medicine. It is preparation for life as a scientist.
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Q & A with physics alumni: Kiera Bolduc and Zachary Robinson
CSU alumni Kiera Bolduc (’19) and Zachary Robinson (’14) share their experiences from CSU and why students should study physics at the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University.
Physics professor Dylan Yost elected as American Physical Society Fellow
Dylan Yost was elected as a 2024 American Physical Society Fellow for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of physics.
Physics faculty member Dylan Yost named Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator
Colorado State University Associate Professor Dylan Yost has been selected as part of the 2024 Experimental Physics Investigators cohort organized and funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. This is the third year of the program, and Yost has received a five-year, $1.25 million grant to pursue his research goals through it.
Faculty suggests new approach in search for dark matter through future DUNE research project
A researcher at Colorado State University has developed a potential approach for identifying and understanding dark matter using the soon to be built gigantic particle detectors at the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
