The Department of Physics at Colorado State University

Welcome to the Department of Physics at CSU

The Department maintains a tradition of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and its faculty pursue vigorous research programs in many of the most active areas of physics.

Learn more about the exciting things happening in the CSU Department of Physics by following the links in the navigation bar to the right.

Graduate Degree Program Applications

We are now (as of October 3) accepting applications for Fall 2012 admission to our graduate program. For information about our graduate program and areas of research focus, follow the appropriate links listed under Research and Programs in the navigation menu on the right side of this page. If you're ready to apply, please start here.

Brian Jones Awarded 2011 Robert A. Millikan Medal

Brian Jones, director of the Little Shop of Physics, coordinator of undergraduate laboratories and Instructor in our department, received the Robert A. Millikan medal of the American Association of Physics Teachers at this summer's AAPT meeting. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made notable and creative contributions to the teaching of physics. Congratulations!

And more congratulations...

To graduate student Brian Lee, who was selected as a NASA Space Technology Research Fellow.