Physicists and astronomers use analytical thinking and a strong understanding of the fundamental laws of nature to describe the world around us, from the smallest particles to our galaxy and universe. Basic physics research leads to new technologies that change our lives, including computers, internet, cell phones, MRI, GPS, and sustainable energy solutions. A bachelor’s degree in physics makes you a problem solver and opens the doors to careers in industry, government, healthcare, consulting, and even on Wall Street. It prepares you well for graduate studies, not only in physics and astronomy, but also in many other science and engineering disciplines.
Founding partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope
Graduate nuclear physics program ranks 7th in the nation and 5th among public universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
2 Nobel Prize winners
4 National Academy of Sciences members
12 Distinguished professors
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Companies that hire our students include Amazon, Capital One, ConocoPhillips, National Instruments, SpaceX, Texas Instruments and Odyssey Space Research
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Physics & Astronomy Videos
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Texas A&M Science - I Am Texas A&M Science (Episode 21)
Even for the most seasoned academic, career inspiration starts somewhere, and it all begins with a story. Here’s one from physicist Ricardo Eusebi, who's living his idea of the good life thanks to a career in teaching and research. -
Texas A&M Science - New Physics Lab Tables 2019
Texas A&M physicists have developed custom-made patent-pending teaching laboratory tables to help illustrate the basic principles of physics that are in use in the Zachry Engineering Education Complex and at Texas A&M’s branch campuses in Qatar and McAllen. Read more at tx.ag/PHYSTeachingLabs -
Texas A&M Science - I Am Texas A&M Science (Episode 18)
Even for the most seasoned academic, career inspiration starts somewhere, and it all begins with a story. Here’s one from Texas A&M Science astronomer Casey Papovich discussing the achievement of earning a doctorate and his fascination with the cosmos.
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