School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota

About School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota

10 Reasons to Choose Physics and Astronomy at Minnesota - Leading edge research. Our faculty participate in strong interdisciplinary collaborations and are helping to lead major research projects around the world. - Award-winning faculty who have received the top honors in their fields. - Two major institutes: Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics (MIfA) and the William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI). - Our alumni have amazing careers. We train problem-solvers who are qualified to work in a diverse group of fields. - Well-connected with Minnesota industry: 30.7% of our alumni stay in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and enjoy Minnesota's strong economy. - Hands-on learning environment: all of our students can earn a paycheck while doing real research and we have an award-winning Methods of Physics education program. - Nationally-recognized outreach programs like Zooniverse and Physics Force. - New facilities: The School is housed in two new buildings, one built in 2014 and the other completely remodeled in 2018. - Rich scientific history including seven Nobel Laureates (and eight Nobel Prizes). - Our faculty are part of the Center for Quantum Materials (CQM), the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Minnesota Nano Center, and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI).