{"id":12376,"date":"2025-05-02T11:43:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12376"},"modified":"2025-05-02T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:43:45","slug":"physics-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/physics-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Physics Department at WSU offers innovative and rewarding degrees in Physics and General Engineering. The General Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABET<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of which program you choose, we will nurture your curiosity and problem-solving abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our programs, students have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/physics-department\/student-resources\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12384\">resources and opportunities<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cutting edge research and design projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>state-of-the-art facilities and equipment &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>program-specific tutoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a supportive community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dedicated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/physics-department\/faculty-staff\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12388\">faculty members<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/physics-department\/programs\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Why Study Physics<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Interested in exploring world around us, determining how things work, or teaching others about our Universe? <\/p>\n<p>Physics might be right for you!<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our Physics programs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/physics-department\/general-engineering-programs\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Why Study General Engineering<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Ready to innovate and create a new electronic device, environmentally friendly solution, or manufacturing process?<\/p>\n<p>General Engineering might be the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our General Engineering programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics in the News<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"feature mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"feature__media\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pro-professor-Adam-Beardsley-student-fire-table-feature-2023-09-15-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Adam Beardsley with a student at a fire table\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature__content\">\n   <a class=\"wsu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/academics\/dr-adam-beardsley-shaping-the-future-of-radio-astronomy-student-success\/\"><div class=\"feature__title\">Building a Brighter Future<\/div><\/a>\n   <div class=\"feature__description\">Dr. Adam Beardsley, a Physics and General Engineering professor, received a $500,000 NSF CAREER grant to advance radio astronomy research. His projects, including developing a new observatory and student-built telescopes, offer hands-on experiences that prepare WSU students for future science careers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"feature mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"feature__media\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/WSU-physics-professor-demonstration-feature-2023-03-02-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"WSU Physics professor giving a demonstration to students\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature__content\">\n   <a class=\"wsu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.winona.edu\/22020\/winona-state-engineering-degree-receives-abet-accreditation\/\"><div class=\"feature__title\">General Engineering Earns ABET Accreditation<\/div><\/a>\n   <div class=\"feature__description\">With ABET&#8217;s stamp of approval, Winona State&#8217;s General Engineering program proves it&#8217;s serious about teaching real-world skills. Students can now feel confident that they&#8217;re learning what employers want.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"feature mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"feature__media\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/WSU-Tyler-Kobienia-feature-2024-04-04-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Kobienia '24\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature__content\">\n   <a class=\"wsu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/news.winona.edu\/21582\/tyler-kobienia-preparing-for-lifelong-success\/\"><div class=\"feature__title\">Building a Sustainable Future<\/div><\/a>\n   <div class=\"feature__description\">At Winona State, Tyler Kobienia &#8217;24 found a welcoming community that encouraged him to grow both academically and personally. His experiences in the General Engineering program prepared him to work on renewable energy projects like solar and wind systems.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Physics Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Physics Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Pasteur 120\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5260<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:physics@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email the Physics Department<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Sarah Phan-Budd\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Pasteur Hall 150<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2234<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:sphanbudd@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Sarah Phan-Budd<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are interested in discovering how things work while pursuing a meaningful career, WSU&#8217;s Physics Department has several options for you to explore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":11922,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[480],"tags":[352],"class_list":["post-12376","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-physics","tag-legacy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12376"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17274,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12376\/revisions\/17274"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11922"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}