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Contact Us

Nicholas Dimakis
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Office: BINAB 2.115, ESCNE 1.606A
Email: nicholas.dimakis@utrgv.edu
Phone Brownsville: (956) 882-6679
Phone Edinburg: (956) 665-2041

Administrative Assistant
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Office: BINAB 2.102, ESCNE 1.606A
Phone Brownsville: (956) 882-6779
Phone Edinburg: (956) 665-3136

BS in Physics

A physicist has a solid understanding of the fundamental laws of physics, which in turn can be applied to a wide area of scientific and engineering fields. Physicists develop skills in the areas of experimental, theoretical, and computational physics. As a result of the physicist’s solid and broad background, physicists can apply to a wide range of job opportunities, including national laboratories and research centers, industry, and Academia.

 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers 3 different Degree Plans our students can choose from.  The focuses listed below:  

 

  • Physics-BS-Pure & Applied ( PDF)
  • Physics-BS-Biophysics ( PDF)
  • Physics-BS-Educational ( PDF)

 

The Physics and Astronomy Department has established high standards,  state of the art research facilities, and dedicated faculty.  We encourage you to apply to our program.

To request more information students can contact:

Undergraduate Committee Chair
Dr. Nicolas Pereyra
Professor
ESCNE 3.617
(956) 665-8761
Edinburg campus
nicolas.pereyra@utrgv.edu

 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Undergraduate physics majors are encouraged to participate in research projects with department faculty. Please see a list of department research areas and contact faculty directly for research opportunities.

  • Applied Optics and Lasers
  • Biophysics
  • Computational and experimental material sciences
  • Gravitational Wave Astronomy
  • Physics education
  • Radio Astronomy

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