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Physics

Experiential Learning

Students have extensive research opportunities involving state-of-the-art technology. The physics curriculum at IWU is as much a hands-on, experiment-based investigation as it is a theoretical and mathematical discipline. Elective courses in optics, electronics, imaging, photonics, astrophysics, and materials physics prepare students to work in a variety of fields.

Professor Gabe Spalding and physics students in a discussion.
Narendra Jaggi and Roshan Prakash

 

IWU Physics News

 

Why Physics at IWU

Launch Your Dreams

The physics program at Illinois Wesleyan provides a highly adaptable skill set. Graduates have gone on to become scientists, applied physicists, engineers, designers/creators and entrepreneurs, as well as many other kinds of professionals, from lawyers working on intellectual property / patent law, to doctors and teachers, and much more. This program prepares you well to take on new kinds of opportunities.

Paths to Engineering

The foundation you will develop at IWU allows you to outperform students who directly enter traditional Engineering programs, and makes you more adaptable as you encounter new technology and emerging opportunities.

Research

From day one on campus, student involvement in individual projects is central to the character of our program.

Society of Physics Students at IWU - Facebook Group 

Learn about ongoing projects our students are involved in, upcoming events, and news in the physics world.

 

Noyce Scholarship Program

Noyce Scholars 2023

Investing in IWU's STEM students as the inspiring educators of tomorrow. Learn more.

contact

Narendra Jaggi - Professor and Chair of Physics

Department - Physics

(309) 556-3418