From galaxies to particles, physicists study the world around us and beyond to explain how things work and exist. The Physics field makes major discoveries and develops technology that changes lives.
Physics students - Amelia Korveziroska, and Marcos Perez; and Dr. Biswas featured on the College Tour series on Amazon Prime Video while working in the applied nanomaterials research lab in Moulton Hall.
Dr. Matt Caplan, an assistant professor of physics, is part of the Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics of Compact Sources (SCEECS), a group of theoretical physicists across the U.S., Canada, and Israel, supported by the Simons Foundation.
Lylia Gomez is using computer modeling to study the relationship between two neurons that are known to be temperature sensitive as part of a project under the mentorship of Dr. Epaminondas Rosa Jr.
The American Solar Car Challenge 2024 has concluded!
The Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix was a multi-day track event for solar cars. After clearing scrutineering, teams took to the track at National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park, and secured a 3rd- place win, which qualified them for the road race.
The Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 was an 8 day 1550+ mile competition split into 4 stages. Solar cars departed from Nashville, TN and made their way to Casper, WY following 7 National Historic Trails , and won 3rd- place.
Congratutions to the ISU Solar Car Team on their 3rd place wins.
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer its holiday program, "Season of Light," running weekends from December 6 through December 21. Showtimes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.