Explore the cosmos with a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy at Lycoming College! Gain hands-on experience and prepare for exciting careers. Apply now!
If student's are interested in learning the mysteries of the cosmos, then a major in astronomy might be for student. Classes at Lycoming are small enough to give all students an opportunity to receive individualized attention, and allow students (even freshman) access to scientific equipment in their areas of interest. Lycoming astronomy majors are trained in the field of planetarium education, which may serve as a basis for state certification as a secondary school teacher of general science. Other astronomy students pursue careers in aerospace, research observatories, and museums, or become analysts, atmospheric physicists, or computer system analysts. Student Opportunities: Gain outreach and teaching experience by putting on planetarium shows for the surrounding community in the new Detwiler Planetarium. Become a tutor or a laboratory assistant to gain experience in education. Utilize state-of-the-art equipment like a scanning electron microscope to conduct research. Participate in on-campus summer research and publish scholarly articles with faculty. Discover more about astrophysics and combustion by doing research in the nonlinear and complex systems research laboratory. Pursue a competitive internship or research opportunity with NASA, the National Science Foundation, and bigger universities.
