Physics

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 by providing a rigorous curriculum within a supportive environment.

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

Information..

• UW-River Falls will host the 6th Annual Science Olympiad Border Battle on Saturday, January 21, 2017. 
  

• Scholarship opportunities exist to help support your studies. 

What does a physics major do?

Check out the incredibly diverse careers using physics.

Latest News...

Yvette Richardson
"UWRF Physics Alumni Success Story"

Tuesday, September 27 - 8:00 AM Talk: "One Year Later: Discoveries at Pluto"
8:30 PM Telescopes (Uranus, Neptune visible)

Tuesday, October 25 - 8:00 PM Talk: "Boo! Halloween and Other Cross-Quadrature Days"
8:30 PM Telescopes (Uranus, Neptune visible)

Wednesday, December 7 - 8:00 PM Talk: "Location, Location, Location: Milky Way Stars Have Moved"
8:30 PM Telescopes (Uranus visible)