
NSF Scholar in Astrophysics
Physics major Julia Kamenetzky earned an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship worth more than $120,000 -- one of only 17 awarded nationwide in astronomy and astrophysics. Read more
What you should know
Kara Beauchamp explains five things everyone should know about physics in the Fall 2009 issue of the Cornell Report. Read more
Department of Physics
Our small department and hands-on research opportunities give our students individualized, in-depth preparation for graduate school and careers in science. Students also gain all the benefits of a liberal arts education, and Cornell's flexible One Course At A Time schedule adds even more possibilities.
Our students have double-majored in everything from music to computer science. They have also found time to explore a wide range of leadership roles, travel abroad, perform block-long internships, and more.
