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Student Information
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Prospective Students
ISU and the ISU Physics department are happy to assist your entry into the ISU Physics program. The ISU Physics department uses the general admissions department to screen applicants for undergraduate studies. See the links below to start on your way.
Applying and Registering
- ISU Prospective Student
- How to Apply
- Financial Assistance
- Academic Advising (General Advising)Physics Advising is done by Dr.Wells
- Registration and Records
- Online Registration
- Transferring to ISU from another school
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
Program Description
- Physics Program Description
- Why ISU Physics?
- Physics Information Sheet
- Physics B.S. Course Schedule
- Facilities
Area Description
- Community Page
- Pocatello, Idaho
- Campus Tour
Research and Facilities
- IAC - Idaho Accelerator Center
- Beam Lab
Q & A
What does the Physics Program entail?
What do physicists do? Physicists work in industrial and government sectors, with jobs from research to production, even the financial and computer industries. Physicists are well suited to tasks that require stepwise problem solving skills. These skills include analytical and logical thinking, moderately advanced math skills, good observational and communicational skills.
How long will it take to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Physics from ISU? The length of a student's education is dependent on the pace with which a student passes requried courses. However, if a student strictly follows the program outlined in the ISU Undergraduate Catalog, as approved by an advisor, it can be completed in eight regular semesters (Fall/Spring). A Masters of Science in Physics will take additional time. Please contact an advisor for more assistance.
Where is the Physics building located? It is located in the Physical Science Building: 785 S. 8th Ave. Pocatello, ID 83209
Physics Catalog
Campus Information
Recreation
Programs & Classes
Class Information
Resources for Current Physics Students
The ISU Physics department is actively concerned with the success of it's current physics students. Please select If you are a current ISU Physics student, the links below should help you advance your education. If these links to not meet your needs, please contact the ISU Physics Department.
Registration and Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance Academic Advising (General Advising) Physics Advising is done by Dr. Dan Dale Registration and Records Department Online Registration Undergraduate Catalog Physics Section of Undergraduate Catalog
Faculty and Staff
Contact an Instructor Current Graduate Students
Online Coursework -- by Professor
Hackworth, Martin
Online Coursework -- by Instructor
Martin Hackworth
Lectures
PHYS 152 -- Astronomy
PHYS111/112 -- General Physics (summer)
PHYS211/212 -- Engineering Physics
PHYS 325 -- Weather and Climate
Labs
PHYS101L -- Essentials of Physics Lab
PHYS 153 -- Astronomy Lab
PHYS 113/213 -- Physics Lab I
PHYS 114/214 -- Physics Lab II
Program In formation
Physics Programs
The ISU Department of Physics offers many degree options including a Physics minor, an Associate of Science, a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science in cooperation with the College of Engineering.
Please see the Physics section of the undergraduate catalog for required classes and more program information.
Undergraduate Programs
An Associates degree is available for those completing an introductory sequence of physics courses.
A Bachelor of Arts or minor in Physics are also available to aid students seeking an interdisciplinary education.
The Bachelor of Science program provides a core curriculum focusing on physics and related courses. Beyond the core curriculum the student may choose from physics and related courses in order to complete the degree. The program is designed to provide a flexible degree that can be used for a career in physics or closely related fields. The student should complete a B.S. before progressing to a Master of Science in physics. BS course requirements.
Graduate Programs
The Master of Science in Physics program is tailored to the student's needs. An appropriate faculty member should be consulted when tailoring the program to meet student needs.
The Master of Natural Science in Physics program is designed primarily for teachers and prospective teachers who want to improve their understanding of the subject matter of physics.
The Ph.D. Applied Physics is available in the areas of Radiation Science, Accelerator Applications and Applied Nuclear Physics.
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Facilities & Research
Physics Facilities
ISU Physics Facilities
The ISU Physics department offices and facilities are located on the first floor of the Physical Science building, located at 785 S. 8th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83209.
Several facities are available for student and faculty use. Please use the links below for more information on those facilities available.
Beam Labs
18MeV and 6MeV LINACs
Van de Graaff Accelerators
Idaho Accelerator Center (IAC)
BREMS
Physics demonstrations and equipment available in the Department
Idaho Accelerator Center
Research
Research
The ISU Physics department conducts research specializing in the following areas.
Homelandsecurity/nuclear nonproliferation/nuclear safeguards
Environmental monitoring
Materials Science
General Health Physics
Accelerator Physics
Cross Cutting / Interdisciplinary Research
Photon activation analysis
Radiobiology
K -12 Educational Programs
In Service Teacher Programs
You may want to visit the pages of the Wells Research Group for more information on accelerator and applied nuclear physics research and collaborations.
People
Faculty
Faculty
Beezhold, Wendland, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus beezwend@isu.edu
Bernabee, Kirsten, M.S. Instructor bernkirs@isu.edu
Calderon, Hector Visiting Assistant Professor caldhect@isu.edu
Chandler, Katherine Assistant Professor chankath@isu.edu
Cole, Phil, Ph.D. Associate Professor colephil@isu.edu
Dale, Dan, Ph.D. Professor daledani@isu.edu
Forest, Tony A., Ph.D. Associate Professor foretony@isu.edu
Gesell, Tom, Ph.D. Professor gesethom@isu.edu
Hackworth, Martin, M.S. Senior Lecturer/Lab Supervisor hackmart@isu.edu
Harmon, Frank, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus harmfran@isu.edu
Hunt, Alan, Ph.D. Associate Professor huntalan@isu.edu
Kim, Yujong, Ph.D. Assistant Professor yjkim@isu.edu
McNulty, Dustin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor mcnudust@isu.edu
Shropshire, Steve, Ph.D. Professor shrostev@isu.edu
Tatar, Erdinch (Eddie), Ph.D. Associate Professor tataerdi@isu.edu
Wells, Douglas, Ph.D. IAC Director, Physics Acting Department Chair welldoug@isu.edu
Staff
Nickell, Ben Systems Administrator nickbenj@isu.edu
O'Neill, Sandra Administrative Assistant oneisand@isu.edu
Alumni
Alumni
Support the Idaho State University department of Physics.
Your support is invaluable in creating a learning environment that allows the Idaho State University Department of Physics to improve the education of our graduates.
Increasing the number of scholarships helps accommodate well deserving students within our department.
Increasing the size of our endowment helps support the academic program by improving the effectiveness of physics demonstrations, the renovation and repair of our facilities, financial aid, support graduate research opportunities as well as many other needs and priorities.
Your support of the Physics Department helps many deserving students attending Idaho State University find success.
Pledge a donation to the Department of Physics (Be sure to check the college/department button and type "Physics" in to the text box.)
Special Events
ISU Physics Events
Current Events
Current Events
ISU Physics and SPS Demo Show. Saturday, April 26th at 5pm. More information. Physics labs schedules: PHYS 153, 113/213, 114/214). For more information see the LAB FAQ for more info. American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) annual meeting was held March 23 - 24, 2007 at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.
Ongoing Activities
Departmental Colloquium Schedule Quarknet Idaho/Utah Chapter of the AAPT ISU Physics Demo Shows Physics Roadshow Schedule
Symposia
Physics & Astronomy Buzz
ISU Physics Press Releases
News and Press Releases
The ISU Society of Physics Students (SPS) has earned the Blake Lilly Award by the American Institute of Physics for their science outreach to Idaho schools and community groups, and public science presentations.
Club members and physics faculty visit more than 40 schools and community groups a year for science presentations, activities, and workshops. They also organize a "Punk'n Chuck" competition and the Southeast Idaho Science Olympics, and present an annual public science demonstration show on the ISU campus.
The club is one of five SPS chapters nationwide to receive this award in 2011.
The Blake Lilly Prize recognizes SPS chapters and individuals who make a genuine effort to positively influence the attitudes of school children and the general public about physics.
An article on the ISU club's activities is posted on the National SPS web page at http://www.spsnational.org/programs/awards/2011/blake_lilly.htm, and will appear in the Fall 2011 issue of the "SPS Observer." The award consists of a plaque and a three-volume set of the Feynman Lectures on Physics.
Science in the News
Science News Headlines Science Daily Science News Online Science@NASA Headlines AAAS ScienceNow Science Friday