About Us
The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta has developed a strong, positive teaching and research environment and a tradition of accolades. We are also committed to serving the community with outreach programs for schools and the general public.
Learning and Research
We offer courses and research opportunities in several disciplines, including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmology and Gravity Physics, Geophysical Sciences, Global Geodynamics and Seismology, Particle Physics (Experimental and Theoretical branches), Plasma Physics and Space Physics.
Research Disciplines
http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/Research.aspx
Undergraduate Studies
http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/UndergraduateStudies.aspx
Graduate Studies
http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/grad.aspx
Outreach
While the High School Physics Talks program brings awareness of current physics research into secondary school classrooms, the campus observatory offers free observing hours as well as special visits for school groups and other youth groups.
High School Physics Talks:
http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/Outreach/PhysicsHighSchoolPrograms.aspx
Campus Observatory:
http://www.ualberta.ca/~stars/
Accolades
Members of the Physics department have received national and international recognition, a point of pride for our department, and also a testament to the support, facilities and opportunities available at the University of Alberta’s Department of Physics.
Accolades
http://www.physics.ualberta.ca/Accolades.aspx
Do not hesitate to contact me or any other faculty member if you have any questions regarding our programs.
Mauricio D. Sacchi
Professor and Chair
Department of Physics
Email: msacchi