The Open University’s School of Physical Sciences is a lively and innovative community with interests in physics, astronomy, and planetary and Space science. Welcome to our website. We are one of six schools in the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), having grown from the Department of Physical Sciences, and before that from a…
Rory@ Rory Barnes is a theorist in the Virtual Planetary Laboratory primarily interested in the formation and evolution of habitable planets. He focuses on planets in and around the “habitable zones” of low-mass stars, showing how their composition, orbital oscillations, and tidal processes affect our concept of planetary habitability. He has also worked extensively…
Teaching You will have a stimulating mixture of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, practical exercises and computational classes. There will be assigned coursework, problem solving and projects. Computers are used extensively, as teaching aids via self-learning packages, in the laboratory for experimental control and data analysis, in modelling of physical…
The Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Institute for Astronomy are excited to partner on two undergraduate majors for students. Hawai‘i has long been a center for the study of astronomy. Across the state, hundreds of scientists and technicians are actively pursuing astronomical research, and students from universities all over the world come to UH Mānoa…
What was the inspiration behind the exhibit? About three years ago, Richard Ovenden, who is now the Bodleian’s Librarian, and Madeline Slaven, Head of Exhibitions floated the idea of doing something on the theme of volcanoes. This sounded like an exciting opportunity and we took it from there. On a personal level, my work tends to focus on the geology of volcanoes…
If you’re choosing where to study pharmacy, biochemistry, zoology or other related subjects, the life sciences university ranking can help you to find the best universities in the world for your degree. The top colleges for life sciences are concentrated in the US and the UK; more than half the 100 universities in a Times Higher Education ranking for life sciences…
Physiology is the study of how the body works, specifically, how cells, tissues, and organisms function. It is a biological science that provides the foundation upon which we build our knowledge of what “life” is, how to treat disease, and how to cope with stresses imposed upon our bodies by different environments. The Physiology major – Overview The physiology…
Physics is a fascinating subject, which enables scientists to explore the very nature of the world around us . From tiny atoms to the entire universe, Physics is the study of everything in existence. It’s an exciting time to be a Physicist, and there are still many unanswered questions about the nature of the universe and the forces that shape it. If you want…
Whether you are earning a master s degree, MBA, JD or PhD, going to graduate school requires a lot of time, effort and money. And no matter how much you may love to learn, you most likely want the time you spend in graduate school to pay off, monetarily, by helping you get into the career path of your dreams. PayScale s College Salary Report has the data you…
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas is one of the largest in the United States, with twenty-four active teaching faculty, twelve research scientists, more than twenty-four research associates and postdoctoral fellows, approximately forty-five graduate students, and ninety undergraduate students. The research activities of the faculty and staff…
The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is The Open University’s largest research faculty, helping to cement its position as one of the UK’s top research institutions. Our researchers enjoy state-of-the-art facilities to support their subject interests, including specialist laboratories and world-leading analytical facilities. We focus…
This will get updated once I get the admission results back! Undergrad Institution: Small LAC (many graduate and get admitted to top colleges for experiment, but idk how to judge reputation). Major(s): Physics Minor(s): PA in MajorG: 3.5ish Overall GPA: 3.5ish Length of Degree: 4 Position in Class: cum laude (idk what percent that corresponds to.) Honors in major…
We offer a wide range of courses, allowing you to choose between a straight physics degree, and a combination of physics with a specialisation. Would you like to study here but don t have the right entry qualifications? Why not consider a Foundation Year course? BSc or MPhys The MPhys (Master of Physics) is an enhanced, four-year course designed to produce graduates…
Physics represents an inquiry, both theoretical and experimental, into the nature of the physical universe. The theoretical approach involves constructing and exploring abstract models of nature. The experimental approach involves investigations of physical systems that provide avenues for evaluating theories and for suggesting new theories. Taken together, theory…
Eastern’s Astronomy program brings science and faith together through rigorous study and hands-on research with state-of-the-art facilities in our Observatory and digital fulldome Planetarium. Students aspiring to a career in Astronomy will discover a challenging array of courses taught in physics, math, computer science and astronomy designed to encourage growth…
The Astronomy Department at Wesleyan University offers a course of study leading to a master s degree. It includes physics, math and astronomy courses tailored to the needs of the individual as well as a master s thesis. We are particularly interested in promising students who, often owing to a late start with physics, find themselves unprepared for admission…
Not that you really need an excuse to fly to a far-off country in order to gain a world-class education as a super-cultured international student, but here’s our list of 25 reasons to study abroad just in case you’re not yet convinced. And for those of you who have already studied abroad, let us know in the comments if you can think of any more good reasons to…
The Department of Astronomy at UT Austin is one of the top 10 astronomy research programs in the United States. Our faculty members are among the worldwide leaders in cosmology, galaxies, stars, the interstellar medium, planets, the solar system, and instrumentation. With twenty-four active teaching faculty, twelve research scientists, a number of research associates…
MasteringAstronomy from Pearson is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve learning outcomes by engaging students with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class, and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such…
All of our events are free and open to everyone. No RSVPs are necessary—just show up. Public Lectures and Star-Gazing Nights (Academic Year) Every other Friday during the school year we offer free public lectures accompanied by guided star-gazing, slideshows, and Q&A with real astronomers. Lectures last approximately 30 minutes and if the weather permits…
We live in an age in which we have a well established, accurate and predictive model for the Universe. We are able to not only determine the bulk properties of space, time and matter –such as how fast it is expanding, how cool it currently is and the mix of light elements- but also what is its large scale structure, that is how mass and light is distributed in…
Is the study of the material world. Its historical mission was to push the boundaries of superlatives: the smallest subatomic particle, the quickest time interval, the most precise measurement, the most perplexing of unexplained phenomena. In the 21st century, these challenges are augmented with a need to understand how particles interact under extreme conditions…
Dr. Matt Mountain is the current President of The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA.) AURA is a not-for-profit consortium of 40 US Universities and 4 International affiliates which builds and operates telescopes and observatories for the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA)…
The Crow Observatory is open to the Washington University community on clear evenings, Monday through Thursday, during the fall and spring semesters. When we are on standard time, the open hours are 7:00 - 10:00 pm. When we are on daylight saving time the hours are 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The location is atop Crow Hall on the northeast corner of the WU Hilltop Campus…
