Student Perspective
“We were lucky enough to get a Wisconsin Space Grant, and that allowed us to get materials for our microscope and continue our research. Part of that was that I and my coworker were able to give an oral presentation at the Wisconsin Space Conference.”
Grace Weber ‘24
Physics
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
The Scholar Athlete | This is Lawrence
Senior Ceara Larson, Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Major (Biology-Physics) and Viking Softball Catcher, combines her work in class and on the field to research the biomechanics of a softball swing.
Physics of Music
Explores the relationship between physics and music, covering such topics as vibrations, waves, interference, resonance, wave forms, scales and temperament, physics of musical instruments, characteristics of auditoriums, impact of electronics.
Oak Ridge Science Semester
Ready to put your physics skills to the test? Try a world class laboratory on for size during this unique research term experience for students interested in energy, engineering, geophysics, and more.
Rule a Laser Palace
Or at least research in one. You'll have access to high-level facilities including labs for lasers, computational physics, surface physics, plasma physics, and biophysics.
Get cooperative
We're dedicated to teaching undergraduates, but Lawrence offers cooperative master's programs in engineering and optics through partnerships with schools like Washington University and University of Rochester.
Physics Outcomes
From engineering to education and analytics to astronomy, physics students follow their passions.