Author: Steven Gibson

Dear Friends, The WKU Chapter of the Society of Physics Students is holding its first meeting of the new academic year this afternoon at 4:30pm in KTH 2038.  All are welcome to attend!  The...

Good Morning Everyone,  The Physics & Astronomy Department will be having our Spring Graduation Breakfast next Friday, May 8, 2026, from 9 am to 11 am. If you can, please join us in celebrating...

Dear Friends, This is a quick 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 66th Anniversary WKU Sigma Pi Sigma banquet at 6:00pm on Friday, May 1st, in the “Nite Class” Room of Downing Student Union, on WKU’s main campus...

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 Friends, You are cordially invited to attend the 65th Anniversary WKU Sigma Pi Sigma banquet at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 3rd, in Room 3020 of Downing Student Union, on WKU’s main campus in...

Dear Colleagues, University of Kentucky Physics & Astronomy professor Tom Troland is giving a public lecture tomorrow (Thursday) evening on the upcoming near-miss of asteroid 2024 YR4 in the year 2032.  The talk will...

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.  ...