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The Department of Physics provides a solid understanding of physical principles, problem solving, mathematical and computational skills, as well as broad experimental training. Students studying physics have countless opportunities to conduct research as early as freshman year through Drexel's renowned cooperative education program and in faculty research and worldwide collaborations. Our faculty members lead world-class research programs in a wide variety of disciplines including astrophysics, biophysics, high-performance computing, ultra-low temperature physics, nanotechnology, nonlinear dynamics and particle physics. Undergraduate Graduate Physics Research Areas Astrophysics Biophysics Condensed Matter Particle Physics Physics Education Research Research Facilities The Drexel Co-op for Physics Majors Through Drexel’s cooperative education program, undergraduates in the physics department embark on up to three, six-month periods of employment, exploring their career options, strengthening their résumés and building a professional network in the process. Physics students have worked in a variety of industries and companies — Princeton Plasma Laboratories, the Army Research Labs, Columbia Medical Center, and the National Optical Astrophysics Observatory, among others — conducting fundamental research, and working on projects that go far beyond the classroom. Learn more about Drexel Co-Op for Physics majors “The co-op program is an awesome opportunity to actually learn about the field you want to go into... The time spent on co-op lets you learn what's actually necessary for a successful career, and helps you build a network.” Edward Callaghan BS physics ‘17 MEET OUR PHYSICS STUDENTS Student Organizations The physics department houses two active and award-winning student groups: the Society of Physics Students (SPS) and the Women in Physics Society (WiPS). The Drexel Physics Graduate Student Association (PGSA) is a group of Physics Graduate Students seeking to learn about a variety of areas of physics, including those areas that would normally lie outside of their own specialties. Society of Physics Students Women in Physics Society Physics Graduate Student Association Recent News Intro to Astronomy Class Provides Innovative, Interpersonal Ways to Discover the Cosmos PHYS 131 is Drexel’s introductory course to Astronomy open to all majors, and faculty may soon pilot a video game class to further pique student interest in the subject. Hidden Treasures: The Drexel Home of Philadelphia’s Largest Telescope Drexel University’s Joseph R. Lynch Observatory is located on the roof of Curtis Hall and contains Philadelphia’s largest telescope. From National Defense to Health Care Startup, Physics Major Finds Future Anywhere She Wants The thrill of solving complex problems — and the countless applications of her degree — have drawn Drexel University physics junior Riley Stanford to bridge the disciplines of engineering, biophysics, chemistry, math and more, and to tackle challenges as wide ranging as threats to national defense and a mutant strain of Alzheimer’s disease. More News Upcoming Events Feb 4 Physics Colloquium: The Uncanny Physics of Superhero Comic Books Feb 11 Physics Colloquium Feb 18 Physics Colloquium Feb 25 Physics Colloquium Mar 4 Physics Colloquium More Events Prospective Students Please email coas@drexel.edu or call us at 215.895.1805 with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you! 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