From the Farm to the Stars
Daniel J. Schroeder ’55, a boy from Wisconsin and great-grandchild of German immigrants, played a key role in space exploration while teaching and inspiring generations of students.
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Equipping You for Post-Graduation Life and Work: Portable Skills and Flexibility of Mind
As a student of Physics and Astronomy, you’ll learn to write clearly and persuasively, speak effectively in public, and develop strong intercultural skills on a campus that celebrates diversity and inclusion. You’ll also engage beyond the classroom, through research and internships, extra-curriculars, volunteering, campus jobs, and/or serving as a teaching assistant, tutor, or resident hall assistant.
Is the department’s holistic approach to education effective? Yes, as our alumni’s stories attest.
Stories
Taking sensing technology to the next frontier
Peter Fuhr’79, Oak Ridge National Labs researcher, has revolutionized sensor technology with innovations spanning satellites, natural disaster response, and biological applications. His practical yet creative approach continues to inspire future engineers while solving real-world problems.
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New Update from DPP
Dr. Carlos Cartagena-Sanchez presents research at The American Physical Society Division of Plasma Physics.
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Baseball, Academics, and the Beloit College Family
James Wicker’21 arrived at Beloit prepared to play baseball and complete a 3-2 program in engineering, but loved the classes and connections he made so much that he decided to stay all four years.
Thanks to mentorship from Brian Morello in the center for entrepreneurship (CELEB), James developed the skills that prepared him…
An introduction to possibilities
Matias Grande’16 came to Beloit College interested in physics. Instead, a vacation term in Uganda inspired a career in public health.
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From Physics to Food Safety in a Candy Factory
Mark Anderson’17 graduated from Beloit College as a physics major, but much as he liked the brain work involved, he wanted a career where the impact on people would be more immediately clear. Today he works in food safety at Badger Murphy.
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From Physics 102 to Space Exploration
Sarah Katz’07 always knew she wanted to work on space exploration, but initially worked in IT after graduating from Beloit College. It didn’t take her long, however, to return to the physics and engineering studies she had focused on at Beloit. As a result, she’s now a lead radiation engineer for the Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter.
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