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 and engineering by providing a rigorous curriculum within a supportive environment. 

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

• Scholarships for physics majors

A few recent student accomplishments include:

• UWRF Society of Physics Students receives Outstanding Chapter Award: "Physics students receive national recognition".

• UWRF students present, "Effects of the Surroundings on the South Pole Neutron Monitors" at the 15th Annual Research in the Rotunda event in Madison.

• 2018 UW-River Falls Chancellor's Award recipients: Physics student Samantha Pedek earns Chancellor's Award.

What does a physics major do?

Check out the incredibly diverse number of careers using physics.

Latest News...

Astronomy Talk & Observatory Viewing

• 8 pm Talk: "Gravity, Relativity and the Milky Way"
• 8:30 pm Telescopes - Waning crescent, Uranus

"Physics Alumni Success Story"