The Department of Physics and Astronomy has an active seminar series where members of our community meet twice a month to learn about current physics research from visiting experts, to watch student presentations about their research at Ithaca College, and to hear updates about faculty research. The Physics Seminar Series is usually held on Tuesdays from 12:10 pm to 1 pm with snacks and drink being provided by the physics department.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy also hosts the Physics Café. The Physics Café is a campus-wide lecture series sponsored by the Physics and Astronomy Department of Ithaca College. The idea is to grab and hold the attention of science and non-science majors by offering talks on exciting and accessible current topics in physics. Past Café lectures have featured the time-warping properties of black holes, the exploration of planet Mars, the communication of elephants, and remote sensing of archaeological sites. The talks are presented in a café environment, where coffee is served and students and physicists can informally discuss new ideas.
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Schedule: Fall 2025
All seminars will be held on Tuesdays at 12:00 (unless otherwise indicated) in CNS 204
September 9th: Matt Madden ’18, Owner of Whisker House Electronics, in Whalen 2105
September 23rd: Physics Summer Scholars
September 30th: Samuel Bucourt, CEO Imagine Optic
October 7th: Matt Page ’98, Leader at CoFab Design
October 21st: Judith Olson ’11, Quantum Engineering
November 4th: C. Lindsay Anderson, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological & Environmental Engineering
November 11th: RPI Graduate School information
November 18th: Physics Summer Scholars