Welcome . . .
to the UWRF Physics Department, part of the University of Wisconsin System's Center of Excellence for Undergraduate Physics and Chemistry. The Physics Department is dedicated to helping students learn physics by providing a rigorous curriculum and supportive environment. Our mission includes excellent teaching, individualized advising, quality scholarship and public outreach.
Latest News . . .
Antarctic Research Cruise Sendoff Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 for two students set to travel on the Oden Icebreaker on its journey from Sweden to Antarctica.
Read about the icebreaker adventures on the Icebreaker blog here.
UWRF is now a member of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, run through NASA, providing students across campus access to numerous space and aerospace grants, internships and programs (Fall, 2008)..
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