UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

  • Gillian working in the Physics lab
  • Angela working in laser lab
  • Robert checking the digital optical module
  • Laura presenting information on IceCube project
  • Vanessa, summer REU student
  • Launching the Trebuchet, Fall 2014
  • Planetarium Instructor looking at Constellations
  • PHYSICS NEUTRINO 08172012 KMH 6
  • Robert, Samantha, summer REU students

Physics

Welcome . . .

to the UWRF Physics Department, part of the University of Wisconsin System's Center of Excellence for Undergraduate Physics and Chemistry. 

We are dedicated to helping students learn physics/engineering by providing a rigorous curriculum within a supportive environment.

Our mission includes excellent teaching, individualized advising, quality scholarship and public outreach. 

Information...

  • Scholarship opportunities exist to help support your studies. 

What does a physics major do?

Check out the incredibly diverse careers using physics.

Latest News...

Alan Kruizenga

Alan Kruingza photo
"UWRF Physics Alumni Success Story" 

Astronomy Talks and Observatory Viewing

Tuesday, October 24
 

8:00 pm Talk"Other Earths Out There?: Kepler's Final Count"

8:30 pm Telescope(waning crescent, Uranus, Neptune visible)

Contact Us

Physics Department
physics@uwrf.edu
Phone: 715-425-3235
Fax:  715-425-0652