Welcome to the Physics Department

We are committed to:

  • providing high quality instruction to all our students,
  • working with K-12 teachers in Southern California to improve science education at the pre-college level,
  • engaging in research in physics and physics education.

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Department Updates:

  • Applied Physics Major and 2012 San Diego Paramedic of the Year A.M. Jensen reports on her technology innovation in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
  • Physics Lecturer Bob Gill and Professor Michael Burin report on iPads and teaching astronomy in The Physics Teacher.
  • Professor Gerardo Dominguez is one of 12 Emerging Scholars of 2013 by Diverse magazine!
  • Read about Professors Price's and De Leone's NSF-funded work with local high schools in the Union Tribune.
  • Professor Stephen Tsui has published his work with alumni C. Salvo and M. Lopez in the Journal of Applied Physics.
  • Read what Professor De Leone has to say about the new STEM Center in the Union Tribune.
  • Professor Michael Burin has published his work with alumnus C. Czarnocki in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics.
  • Congratulations to Professor Ed Price and his colleagues on receiving a NSF Noyce Grant!
  • Professor Gerardo Dominguez has been busy with four recent publications, including one in Nature!

 

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