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.

Here are just a few recent student and faculty accomplishments:

• UWRF students present, "Effects of the Surroundings on the South Pole Neutron Monitors" at the 15th Annual Research in the Rotunda event in Madison.
   
• 4 billion light years in the making: one UW-River Falls professor’s journey to a scientific breakthrough.
   
• See the latest UW-River Falls Chancellor's Award recipients: https://www.uwrf.edu/News/FivestudentsreceiveChancellor-sawards.cfm.

What does a physics major do?

Check out the incredibly diverse number of careers using physics.

Latest News...

"UWRF Physics Alumni Success Story"

Tuesday, October 9

• 8 pm Talk: “Planetary Nebulae: How the Bunsen Burner Solved a Mystery”
• 8:30 pm Telescopes (new moon)