Gain the tools, training and experience you need to launch a successful career in many different science and technology fields.
With a focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking, physics gives you a truly 21st-century skill set. Our physics students have gone on to become successful engineers (civil, biomedical, electrical or mechanical), researchers, computational scientists and teachers.
Check out what students and alumni have to say about the Adelphi Physics experience.
With a focus on problem solving and analytical thinking, physics gives you a truly 21st-century skill set. Our physics students have gone on to become successful engineers (civil, biomedical, electrical or mechanical), researchers, computational scientists and teachers.
With support from a two-part PhysTEC grant, Matthew Wright, PhD, associate professor and chair of physics, is leading Adelphi鈥檚 partnership role in the inaugural Cosmic Pathways conference, held in March at The City College of New York for high school and college students, as well as guiding physics students to network with area high school teachers and students.
From software engineering to teaching to research, alumni find common ground in their Adelphi experience.
Starting from day one, I knew I鈥檇 found a family in the physics department at Adelphi. The professors were invested in seeing us succeed and helped us customize our program of study. Being able to fulfill my dual passions for physics and athletics made my Adelphi experience one I鈥檒l cherish for the rest of my life.
Jose Velasquez 鈥�18
BS in Physics
An Adelphi professor changed the course of this brilliant NASA researcher鈥檚 life鈥攂y connecting her with internships, helping her secure an opportunity with the National Science Foundation and serving as an extraordinarily caring mentor.
The minor in physics is designed to provide a solid foundation in introductory physics and elective courses, chosen in consultation with an adviser, to broaden your foundation in related technical fields. The minor in physics is an especially relevant complement for students majoring in Adelphi鈥檚 math, computer science, chemistry and biology programs.
Physics majors at Adelphi have the opportunity to accelerate their path to a rewarding professional career by completing a joint degree in engineering.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education has awarded 麻豆直播 and聽Principal Investigator聽Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects, a $2.49 million grant for the 鈥淓nsuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program.鈥�
Adelphi students have many opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom and forge valuable professional connections. Our students participate in internship opportunities at leading universities and national laboratories, including Brookhaven National Lab, where our students regularly hold internship positions investigating scientific puzzles like renewable fuels and subatomic particles.
We also facilitate opportunities with some of our Industrial Board members, including:
Students will also have the opportunity to apply for the Horace McDonell Fellowship, a paid internship that allows students to do summer research with an Adelphi faculty mentor.
An Adelphi student and associate professor Matthew Wright, PhD solving physics equations together.
As a student in Adelphi鈥檚 Department of Physics, you鈥檒l gain access to a range of state-of-the-art labs and equipment to advance your learning.
Adelphi鈥檚 observatory, located on the roof of Blodgett Hall, features a Meade 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a GPS alignment and tracking mechanism that can automatically align and focus on more than 145,000 celestial objects.
To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
