Think It, Test It, Love It: Study Physics at ISU!
Curious about the universe? Passionate about solving real-world problems? ISU Physics is your launchpad.π Why Choose ISU Physics?
• Small class sizes & personal mentorship (10:1 ratio)
• Undergraduate and master’s programs
• Hands-on research starting as early as your first year
• Career-ready grads: 96% employed or in grad school within a year
• Top-3 ISU major for starting salary
• Nationally recognized Physics Teacher Education program (99% job placement)π¬ Research Areas Include (A–Z):
Applied Nanomaterials • Astrophysics • Atomic Physics • Biophysics • Condensed Matter Theory • Molecular Spectroscopy • Nanophotonics • Quantum Materials and Transport • Particle Physics • Solid State • Space & Plasma Physicsπ Student Opportunities:
• Physics & Astronomy Clubs
• Planetarium shows & public outreach
• Solar Car Team
• Physics on the Roadπ Learn More & Apply:
π physics.illinoisstate.edu
π§ info@physics.IllinoisState.edu
π (309) 438-8756
π Moulton Hall 311, Normal, IL
π admissions.illinoisstate.eduπ« About ISU:
Founded in 1857, Illinois State University was the first
public university in the state and is one of the Midwest’s
oldest institutions of higher education. It is a coeducational,
residential university with an emphasis on undergraduate
study. Its 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 71
undergraduate programs in more than 200 fields of study.
The Graduate School coordinates 43 master’s, nine post-
master’s certificates, and 10 doctoral programs. On-campus
enrollment is typically slightly more than 20,000 students.
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