Physics Research

Physics Research at Rollins

The physics department is committed to engaging students in research throughout their academic careers. At Rollins, small class sizes allow you to get to know the faculty, and you will have the opportunity to perform original research with them, both during the school year and over the summer as part of the Student Faculty Collaborative Research Program.

Students are involved in all aspects of the research process: the experimental design, execution, and analysis. Before graduating, the majority of our students present their findings at national or international conferences, and many publish professional, peer-reviewed articles in top scientific journals.

Many graduates who have participated in physics research at Rollins have gone on to advanced study in laser physics, geophysics, biophysics, optics, and engineering. They go on to attend graduate schools such as Duke, Harvard, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and many other prestigious institutions. Other graduates work in the private sector, applying their problem-solving skills to finance, software design, and management.

• Acoustics
• Astrophysics
• Biophysics