Physics & Astronomy Department

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Overview

The Physics and Astronomy Department offers programs that will prepare you for careers in physics, physics education, astronomy, engineering or interdisciplinary work in another technical field. We’re a close-knit department with small classes, a strong alumni network, and plenty of ways to make connections outside of class – including a spontaneous game of ping pong right down the hall from our faculty offices!

Explore Physics and Astronomy Programs

Majors
Physics, with two options, to give you the right background for your career path.
Student uses optical tools in physics lab
Minors
Astronomy and Physics
Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy Josh Nollenberg lectures to his “Big Bang and the Formation of the Universe” class
Microcredentials
Digital Planetarium Operation
SUNY Oneonta's digital projector planetarium a night sky simulation
SUNY Oneonta's College Observatory located at the College Camp

Facilities

SUNY Oneonta has excellent physics and astronomy facilities, including specialized labs, a digital planetarium and an observatory.

Physics Students Launch Rocket at NASA Facility

Student Opportunities

Design your own show at our digital planetarium, do an independent research project, complete a summer internship, or get involved in one of our physics-related student clubs!

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Contact the
Physics & Astronomy Department

Address

Physical Science II
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States

Phone
(607) 436-3145