Researchers look to pinpoint mechanical forces that could be causing defects during the early stages of embryo development.

Explore the life of an international graduate student working on the coldest experiment at Syracuse. Although his work is highly specialized, his experiences inside and outside the department certainly are not.

Joan Feynman became the first woman to receive a physics doctorate from Syracuse University.

December 2020:

In this section, we announce promotions, awards, and other items regarding our faculty throughout this last year.

The students in our department find success throughout their academic journey in the academic sector and conducting research on a wide range of topics across the sub-fields. Below we highlight a few of our students and their accomplishments this past year.

Despite being with Syracuse University Physics team for only six months, Professor Eric Coughlin is making a rapid and positive impact on the department community.

New department Chair, Jennifer Ross, on a mission to create a community of physics scholars dedicated to excellent research and teaching that is welcome to all!

Laurel White is one of the bright stars among Syracuse Physics’ senior class set to graduate in the Spring of 2021.