Why New Mexico Tech Physics?
Physics, the most fundamental science, is the study of how the physical universe behaves. Physicists try to answer questions covering the range from the origins and structure of the universe, through the physical underpinnings of life, to the nature of subatomic particles. They work in such diverse fields as Nuclear Medicine, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Finance, Law, Energy Research, or Geo- and Planetary Science. The New Mexico Tech Physics Department provides an outstanding education for its undergraduate majors and graduate students. Our faculty are dedicated to quality teaching and student success. Combine this with Tech’s research facilities and it is no surprise that our Physics graduates consistently find their way to further research at internationally leading universities and are employed by major corporations and national laboratories. All of our Physics students receive a well-rounded education in both theoretical and experimental methods. Currently there are about 80 undergra
