Why Study Physics at Juniata?
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Physics and Mathematics student, Dan D'Orazio '09, discusses his research on fractal analysis and astrophysics in relation to the formation of galaxies.
- Small class sizes; upper-level classes average fewer than 10 students per class.
- Students encouraged to participate in research, with both on and off-campus opportunities available
- Physics students have studied in India, Australia, England, France, Japan, Germany, Czechoslovakia, among others.
- Strong sense of community: Society of Physics Students Club and lounge specifically for physics and engineering students
- Students with specialized interests have created interdisciplinary programs combining Physics with Mathematics, Biology (pre-med), Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Digital Media, Religious Studies and others.
- All full-time faculty have won teaching awards for their interactive and engaging teaching philosophy.