Physics and Astronomy | The University of Iowa

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Research at the cutting edge

From dark matter to space probes to qubits.

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences

Learn more about how our programs can satisfy the General Education CLAS Core requirement in Natural Sciences.

GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences

Dr. James A. Van Allen in his office on the campus of the University of Iowa.

James Van Allen

Learn more about the "Father of Space Science".

James Van Allen

Graduate student Josh Larson with the plasma tube he built.

Research

Our department includes over 20 research faculty, as well as twenty research staff, working at the forefront of their respective subdisciplines.

Research

Outreach and Public Engagement

News and Announcements

Polyzou Presents at STEAM Event

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Prof. Wayne Polyzou presented at STEAM Day, April 19, 2024 at Prairie Ridge Elementary School in Cedar Rapids.

Miles Receives Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Associate Professor David Miles has been selected as a recipient of the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award, which provides funding and development opportunities for outstanding tenured associate professors who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and are exceptional teachers in and out of the classroom.

DeRoo To Receive CLAS Dean's Scholar Award

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Casey DeRoo will receive the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Scholar Award, which recognizes faculty candidates for promotion who excel in both teaching and scholarship or creative work.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The DEI committee from the Department of Physics and Astronomy produced this video for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated worldwide on Feb. 11. Check out what women in our department are doing!

Upcoming Events

Kent Ornithology Collection: Learning All About Birds

Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00pm

Virtual

Discover delight from this collection of over 250 books about birds at the Sciences Library. Come in person to the Sciences Library or register for Zoom.