Making an Impact Students in the Department of Physics & Astronomy challenge themselves academically and by taking on leadership roles. The department recognizes and celebrates their efforts each year at the Departmental Spring Banquet.
Excellence in Service Award Excellence in service to the department, college, and society: 2023 Recipient: Drew McGee '23
The Physics & Astronomy Seligmann Award Outstanding academic achievement. 2023 recipient: Iris Pellani '25
Physics & Astronomy Departmental Honors To be considered for honors, a student must demonstrate excellence in all three areas of academics, scholarship, and service.
Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society Sigma Pi Sigma is the national physics honor society, and recognizes students with exceptional academic achievements in physics.
Outstanding Physics Learning Assistant Awards Outstanding LAs excite students about physics and facilitate group discussions.
Physics & Astronomy Outstanding Senior Thesis Awarded to all senior theses considered outstanding. Decision by unanimous blind vote of all three thesis committee members.
Physics & Astronomy Outstanding Senior Project Awarded to students with an outstanding senior project and senior project report.
The Physics & Astronomy Balance Award Balancing the demands of scholarship, course work, and community service particularly well. Awarded 2005-2022.
