Explore a Bachelor of Science in Physics at Lycoming College! Engage in hands-on research, small classes, and career opportunities. Apply now!
The physics program at Lycoming offers an exceptional undergraduate education unparalleled by other institutions. An emphasis on lab-based instruction helps students grasp the theoretical, while exposing them to cutting-edge physics instrumentation. Small class sizes and a dedicated faculty with open-door policies provide physics majors with individualized attention. Lycoming’s state-of-the-art facilities, esteemed faculty, and rigorous curriculum forge an environment that fosters success and prepares students for a variety of physics-related careers in research, education, development, and engineering, as well as graduate school. Student Opportunities: Learn how to use a scanning electron microscope as part of their coursework and for research. Conduct physics and astronomy research alongside faculty members. Gain valuable teaching experience as a laboratory assistant or a course tutor. Volunteer in the nonlinear and complex systems research laboratory doing research about machine learning, astrophysics, or combustion as part of an international collaboration. Pursue a competitive internship with local and national companies such as Outgassing Systems International, L3 Communications, National Science Foundation, J.W. Aluminum, NASA, and Discovery Machine. Publish with faculty in research journals and present at professional conferences. Work toward induction into Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society. Graduate Outcomes: More than half of all astronomy and physics majors continue their education at graduate schools. Those students who decide to enter the workforce upon graduation find employment relating to their major, ranging from teaching to industrial research and positions in government labs. Bringham Young University Catholic University of America Clemson University Drexel University George Mason University George Washington University Tufts University University of Cincinnati University of Virginia ITT Exelis L3 Communications NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Nuclear Navy
