WKU SPS

Applications for Harper Research Award

Are you a physics major who has completed or is currently taking PHYS 321 and working on a research project? Consider applying for the Randall Harper Research Award. While your faculty mentor may have...

Nominations for Humphrey Award for Service

Dear Students,   The WKU Department of Physics and Astronomy invites nominations for the 2025 Douglas Humphrey Award for Service.  This award recognizes an undergraduate student who has demonstrated exemplary service to the department.  ...

SPS Meeting/Scavenger Hunt

All, There will be a meeting this Friday Feb. 14th, 2025, at 4 PM in KTH room 2038. As always, pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. We will also be doing a Scavenger...

Meeting Minutes – 01/31/2025

Thank you all again for attending the previous SPS meeting. If you weren’t able to attend, we highly recommend attending the next one. Here are the topics that were discussed during the meeting. Physics...

Physics Olympics volunteers

This is a friendly reminder that our department is hosting the Western Kentucky Physics Olympics on Saturday, February 22 — only 10 days from today! (See this link for more information.) We are still...

Physics Olympics volunteers needed

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will host the annual Western Kentucky Physics Olympics on Saturday February 22nd. The description of the event can be found at the following link:   WKU Physics Olympics Event Overview |...

SPS meeting reminder

Dear Friends, This is a quick reminder that the WKU Society of Physics Students has its first meeting of the spring semester tomorrow (Friday) at 4:00pm in room KTH 2038.  Please join us for...

Meeting this Friday!

All, I hope you all have had a great start to your semester! SPS will be meeting this Friday Jan. 31st at 4:00 PM in KTH room 2038 to discuss upcoming events for the semester....

Physics Related Textbooks

SPS Students: I’ve done a bit of clearing out of the textbooks that I have accumulated over the years from my office.  There are four boxes in the hallway with the remaining books.  Please...

T-shirts are Here!

Hello, SPS T-shirts are now ready! We have them currently in the SPS Room (KTH 2026). You can find either Kelly Humphrey or Travis Oliver to pay and pick up your shirt. Cash payment...