University of Pittsburgh Department of Physics and Astronomy

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This internationally recognized department has been an important leader at the frontier of science for almost 150 years, boasting 500 PhD alumni and faculty and staff invested in an ever-deepening understanding of the universe.

Applications for the NASA PA Space Grant Consortium Research Scholarship Awards are now open! Go to physicsandastronomy....
07/28/2026

Applications for the NASA PA Space Grant Consortium Research Scholarship Awards are now open!

Go to physicsandastronomy.pitt.edu/news for all the details!

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of Prof...
07/27/2026

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of Professor Emeritus Dr. Wolfgang “Jim” Choyke, a pioneer in the physics of silicon carbide (SiC) and a cherished colleague, educator, mentor, and friend.

Read the full news story about Dr. Choyke's life and career at physicsandastronomy.pitt.edu/news

This Wednesday, Mingkang Xia defends his thesis remotely. Email paugrad@pitt.edu for dial-in information.
07/20/2026

This Wednesday, Mingkang Xia defends his thesis remotely. Email [email protected] for dial-in information.

Next week on July 17th, Ranjani Ramachandran will defend her thesis at 1 pm in 321 Allen Hall.
07/10/2026

Next week on July 17th, Ranjani Ramachandran will defend her thesis at 1 pm in 321 Allen Hall.

Next week on July 15, Tasnum Reza will defend her thesis at 10 AM in 105 Allen Hall.
07/08/2026

Next week on July 15, Tasnum Reza will defend her thesis at 10 AM in 105 Allen Hall.

Next week on July 15, Jaya Shivangani Kashyap will defend her thesis at 10 AM in 321 Allen Hall.
07/07/2026

Next week on July 15, Jaya Shivangani Kashyap will defend her thesis at 10 AM in 321 Allen Hall.

Next week on July 16th, Apekshya Ghimire will defend her thesis in 321 Allen Hall at 10 AM.
07/06/2026

Next week on July 16th, Apekshya Ghimire will defend her thesis in 321 Allen Hall at 10 AM.

05/29/2026
Watch Kyle Mo's Sanielevici Lecture titled "Detecting and Visualizing Cosmic Rays with a Portable Modular Detector" here...
04/23/2026

Watch Kyle Mo's Sanielevici Lecture titled "Detecting and Visualizing Cosmic Rays with a Portable Modular Detector" here:

Kyle Mo - Sanielevici Lecture 2026

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is preparing to launch its first math prep workshop which Dr. Arnab Dasgupta wil...
04/16/2026

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is preparing to launch its first math prep workshop which Dr. Arnab Dasgupta will teach during summer session II this summer. This is a tuition free workshop; any student can take it. There will be no credit and no grade. It is purely to prepare students for success in subsequent courses and endeavors.

Open - Join Anytime
6 Weeks - Summer Session II
Physics-ready by the end - all prerequisite material covered
100% Online
Tuition Free
No Grades
No consequences
Topics will include:

Geometry

Trigonometry

Problem Solving

Symbolic Algebra

Strategies & reasoning

Angles, identities & applications

Expressions, equations & functions

Shapes, proofs & coordinate systems



Enroll here: canvas.pitt.edu/enroll/XJPR8W

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3941 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15260

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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