Department overview
Physics is the most fundamental of sciences and lies at the foundation of nearly all technical fields.
The mission of the Missouri S&T Physics Department is:
- To perform cutting-edge physics research aimed at expanding human knowledge and fostering
technological applications. - To educate and train the next generation of scientists and engineers.
- To disseminate knowledge for the benefit of the state of Missouri, the nation, and the world.
Our department is uniquely positioned within the University of Missouri System and the entire state. We have strong research programs in astrophysics; atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics; as well as condensed matter and materials physics. The AMO physics program is the only such program in the University of Missouri System. Our astrophysics program houses the only LIGO (gravitational wave) research group in the state. The department is heavily involved in interdisciplinary activities, in particular in materials research and high-performance computing.
Two of our faculty members are Fellows of the American Physical Society (APS), and one carries the title of Curators' Professor within the University of Missouri System. Department research is funded by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the US Department of Energy, and other agencies.
The department offers an undergraduate BS degree in physics as well as graduate MS and PhD degrees.
We cordially invite applications for entry into the physics undergraduate and graduate programs. Inquiries are to be directed to Dr. Alexey Yamilov, director of graduate admissions, at yamilov@mst.edu, or to Dr. Thomas Vojta, chair of the physics department, at vojtat@mst.edu.
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