{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:40:38","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Where Curiosity Meets Precision.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Physics program at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland gives students the tools to explore the fundamental laws of nature\u2014from subatomic particles to galaxies. With small classes, cutting-edge labs, and faculty-mentored research, you\u2019ll develop the analytical, mathematical, and experimental skills needed for careers in science, engineering, and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9CMWT7uSSLI?si=6WXX7aPm-4clpTuk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/physics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Physics Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#dual-degree-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-helmet-safety\"><\/i>Dual Degree Engineering Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#facilities\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building\"><\/i>Facilities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=662 \"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Physics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><span class=\"topText\">100%<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of physics students complete a capstone research project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><span class=\"topText\">97%<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of physics majors do a paid science or engineering internship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><span class=\"topText\">10:1<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>SMCM's student-to-faculty ratio supports students through their time on campus and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/2110-2196.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/2110-2196.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/2110-2196-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/2110-2196-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/2110-2196-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Three people stand around a lab bench with scientific equipment and optical devices, discussing an experiment in a laboratory setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Physics <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Physics major includes core courses in mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum theory, and lab methods. Students engage in collaborative projects and learn how to model physical systems, use modern equipment, and apply computing to solve real-world problems. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and experimental technique, culminating in a senior research project that reflects each student\u2019s academic and professional interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Physics, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Physics Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Physics Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Physics, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Physics Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Physics Major<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Physics <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"10\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Physics minor provides a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, making it an ideal complement to majors like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-mathematics\/\">Mathematics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-chemistry\/\">Chemistry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-computer-science\/\">Computer Science<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-environmental-studies\/\">Environmental Studies<\/a>. Through a focused set of courses and hands-on lab work, students gain analytical and problem-solving skills that enhance their primary field of study and prepare them for interdisciplinary careers or further academic work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Physics Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Physics Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Physics Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Physics Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Physics Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Physics Minor<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-scaled-e1752505583959.jpg\" width=\"1442\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-scaled-e1752505583959.jpg 1442w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-scaled-e1752505583959-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-scaled-e1752505583959-865x1024.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-scaled-e1752505583959-768x909.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-scaled-e1752505583959-1298x1536.jpg 1298w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1442px) 100vw, 1442px\" title=\"27633928891_3e044cc105_o\" alt=\"Three people work in a lab; two adjust optical equipment on a table while the third records the scene with a video camera.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"dual-degree-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/32534173378_a406c69a37_o-e1751313558234.jpg\" width=\"1138\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/32534173378_a406c69a37_o-e1751313558234.jpg 1138w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/32534173378_a406c69a37_o-e1751313558234-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/32534173378_a406c69a37_o-e1751313558234-1024x900.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/32534173378_a406c69a37_o-e1751313558234-768x675.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1138px) 100vw, 1138px\" title=\"32534173378_a406c69a37_o\" alt=\"A person writes mathematical equations on a whiteboard with a blue marker in a classroom or office setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Dual Degree Engineering <strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>A physics major from St. Mary\u2019s \u2013 particularly with an applied physics concentration \u2013 provides preparation for graduate programs in engineering.<\/p>\n<p>St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland has partnered with Washington University to provide a dual-degree program in engineering.\u00a0 Students will earn a B.S. in physics from St. Mary\u2019s and a bachelors in engineering from Washington University (for an additional one-year masters in engineering is available).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-physics\/engineering-program\/\">Learn More About Our Engineering Program<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Physics Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Physics\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Physics Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- See Programs section on catalog.smcm.edu for fullDegreeName value --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Physics students at St. Mary\u2019s benefit from the full Honors College experience through faculty-mentored research, small collaborative classes, and opportunities to present and publish their work. Many conduct original research as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-research\/\">St. Mary\u2019s Project (SMP)<\/a>, often using SMCM\u2019s advanced lab facilities or collaborating with nearby institutions like NAS Patuxent River. Students frequently present at the annual SMCM Undergraduate Research Forum or regional physics conferences. The flexible curriculum also supports study abroad\u2014such as physics coursework in the UK, Japan or Ireland\u2014making it easy to explore science in a global context while staying on track to graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/slider1-740x600_c-2.jpg\" width=\"740\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/slider1-740x600_c-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/slider1-740x600_c-2-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" title=\"slider1-740x600_c 2\" alt=\"A person in a blue striped shirt adjusts equipment inside a large water tank in a laboratory setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-research\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Research Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-physics\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-2-e1752511591281.jpg\" width=\"1120\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-2-e1752511591281.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-2-e1752511591281-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-2-e1752511591281-1024x910.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/07\/27633928891_3e044cc105_o-2-e1752511591281-768x682.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" title=\"27633928891_3e044cc105_o\" alt=\"A person with blonde hair soldering electronic components at a workbench, holding a soldering iron and solder wire.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div id=\"facilities\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-9-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Facilities<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"27\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Physics students at St. Mary\u2019s have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and hands-on research spaces that support learning from introductory concepts to advanced experimentation. Facilities include dedicated labs for atomic trapping, ultrasound and medical imaging, electronics, and optics, as well as a fully equipped machine shop. These spaces allow students to explore everything from laser cooling and particle detection to medical physics and instrumentation\u2014preparing them for research, innovation, and real-world applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\" https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-physics\/facilities\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building\"><\/i>Facilities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"It\u2019s been a really great experience majoring in physics here. It\u2019s been really really hard but I love it!\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Former physics major at SMCM<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Graduates of the SMCM Physics program go on to top graduate schools, teaching positions, and careers in government research, tech, and energy. Alumni are engineers, data analysts, and research scientists making an impact in the world. Many continue their education in physics, engineering, or interdisciplinary fields, while others apply their problem-solving and quantitative skills in roles ranging from software development to environmental consulting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-physics\/careers-in-physics\/\">Careers in Physics<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-physics\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/paul-slide-740x600_c-e1751313453703.jpg\" width=\"576\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/paul-slide-740x600_c-e1751313453703.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/paul-slide-740x600_c-e1751313453703-288x300.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" title=\"paul-slide-740x600_c\" alt=\"A person in a lab coat, hairnet, and gloves stands behind scientific equipment on a table in a laboratory, with a monitor in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>LATEST<\/strong> NEWS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/05\/professor-bowers-students-present-acs-conference\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/05\/ACS-students-and-profs-2.jpg.webp?itok=qc1TRft7\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor Bowers &amp; Students Present at ACS Conference<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/physics-faculty-attend-aps-symposium-education-research\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/04\/20260418_165501.jpg.webp?itok=drcQ3qz5\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Physics Faculty Attend APS Symposium on Education Research<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/smcm-launches-strategic-partnership-us-navy\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/04\/53003023946_14653f4afe_k.jpg.webp?itok=Mu9uLYZh\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>SMCM Launches Strategic Partnership with U.S. Navy<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=662\">More Physics News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chair<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at Çï¿ûÊÓƵ want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/2019-06\/Charles-Adler.jpg.webp?itok=TgpKfyH4\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Charles Adler\" class=\"restdept662\" \/>\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/charles-adler\">Charles Adler<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Professor of Physics<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:cladler@smcm.edu\">cladler@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-14-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-14-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"39\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-14-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors <strong>Society<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-14-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"40\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/students.aip.org\/sigma-pi-sigma\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/Sigma_Pi_Sigma_logo-300x300.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/Sigma_Pi_Sigma_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/Sigma_Pi_Sigma_logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2025\/06\/Sigma_Pi_Sigma_logo.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" alt=\"Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Partners and <strong>Affiliations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-15-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image-grid panel-last-child\" data-index=\"42\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image-grid 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