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William & Mary Physics Department The Physics Department at William & Mary combines a thriving research environment with excellence in graduate and undergraduate education. degree.

The department consists of thirty members on the instructional faculty, together with approximately fifteen additional physicists in purely research positions. Our undergraduate program offers a major and minor. Through our graduate program, students pursue a Ph.D. We have an active summer REU program. Research areas in the department include atomic, molecular, and optical physics, computational physics, condensed matter physics, nuclear and hadronic physics, high energy physics, and plasma and non-linear physics. Related research areas include accelerator physics (in cooperation with Jefferson Lab) and material characterization (in cooperation with NASA-Langley Research Center). The department also has strong links with the interdisciplinary Applied Science Department and Computational Science Cluster.

Come on down to rootin tootin good ole time at the W&M’s PhysicsFest.
10/24/2026

Come on down to rootin tootin good ole time at the W&M’s PhysicsFest.

CDSP Undergrad Open House.The Physic Department represented! SPS (Society of Physics Students), MCP (Mentoring Careers ...
08/26/2026

CDSP Undergrad Open House.

The Physic Department represented!

SPS (Society of Physics Students), MCP (Mentoring Careers in Physics) and the Astronomy Club were out in force today sharing the fun and great things that go on in our Physics Clubs.

Even our Department Chair (Josh Erlich) and the Undergrad Committee Chair (Irina Novikova) got into the action talking to new undergrads about majoring in Physics.

In honor of Americas 250, let's take a look at William & Mary 250 years ago. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
07/02/2026

In honor of Americas 250, let's take a look at William & Mary 250 years ago. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology - BLAST CAMP.W&M Physics and The Virginia Space Grant Consortium p...
06/22/2026

Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology - BLAST CAMP.

W&M Physics and The Virginia Space Grant Consortium provide a free 3-day camp to 8th and 9th grade students with hands on STEM activities.

Campers will rotate through activities the next few days and will get the opportunities to learn Microcontrollers, Optics, Bioengineering and Soldering.

Stay tuned for 2 more days of hands on FUN!

W&M Racing competed against large engineering schools such as: Johns Hopkins, Virginia Tech and North Carolina State, an...
05/28/2026

W&M Racing competed against large engineering schools such as: Johns Hopkins, Virginia Tech and North Carolina State, and very own sailed away from the competition.

The race was part of a national collegiate competition sponsored by the American Society of Naval Engineers and the Office of Naval Research.

Congratulations to our W&M Racing Team.

William & Mary Racing won the 2026 Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) autonomous division

Congratulations to the graduating class of William & Mary Department of Physics! Class of 2026!⚛️🎓 Your hard work, resil...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to the graduating class of William & Mary Department of Physics! Class of 2026!⚛️🎓

Your hard work, resilience, and passion for discovery have brought you to this incredible milestone. Wishing you success as you take your next steps and continue exploring the universe in your own way

Photographer: Elffie LaChance

Congratulations to Justin R. Stevens, Wilson & Martha Claiborne Stephens Associate Professor of Physics for receiving th...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to Justin R. Stevens, Wilson & Martha Claiborne Stephens Associate Professor of Physics for receiving the Pulmeri Award 2026.

Professor Stevens’ research focuses on understanding the strong nuclear force, one of the four fundamental forces of nature. He received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the U.S. government’s highest honor for early-career researchers demonstrating exceptional leadership in science.

2026 Plumeri Awards celebrate the achievements of W&M faculty and staff.

Earlier this week The Physics Undergraduate Research Showcase happened in Physics Small Hall Library Our undergraduate ...
05/01/2026

Earlier this week The Physics Undergraduate Research Showcase happened in Physics Small Hall Library

Our undergraduate EPAD researchers presented their thesis work and share the exciting results of their research.

A great time was had by all !!

William & Mary Mentoring for Careers in Physics hosted a NASA tour with our good friend Marlyn Andino, Ph.D., P.E. and J...
04/30/2026

William & Mary Mentoring for Careers in Physics hosted a NASA tour with our good friend Marlyn Andino, Ph.D., P.E. and Jennifer Inman. We had so much fun and we loved the gift shop. We were blown away from the wind tunnels! Julia RodriguesKrogen Brian Baxley Solana Neeley Kalea Wen Albert Becerra
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