Research plays a vital role in the education of our undergraduate majors. To qualify for graduation, all majors must complete two credits of research. The majority of our faculty have externally funded research projects, which not only enhances the educational environment for our students, but also means students can receive payment for participating in research. Click on the areas listed below to learn more about our research opportunities in materials science, nuclear/particle physics, soft condensed matter and astronomy and astrophysics.