Author: Steven Gibson

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...

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.  ...

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...

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 |...

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...

Dear Friends, This is a friendly reminder to sign up for Friday’s Sigma Pi Sigma banquet on the sheet in the department main office, or phone 270-745-4357 if you cannot come to the office...

Dear Friends, You are cordially invited to attend the 64th Anniversary WKU Sigma Pi Sigma banquet at 6:00pm on Friday, April 26th, in the Downing Student Union “Nite Class” room on WKU’s main campus...

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Department of Physics and Astronomy is excited to announce a special colloquium. At 4:00pm CDT on Monday, April 15, Dr. Kristine Palmieri (PhD in history, 2022, University of Chicago)...

Dear Friends, This is a quick reminder that the SPS is hosting its annual spring picnic tomorrow at Preston Miller Park, Shelter #1, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  There is a sign-up sheet...

Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff, If you have not yet volunteered to help with Saturday’s Physics Olympics, there’s still time!  Dr. Terzic, who is coordinating the day’s activities, writes: We now have eight confirmed...