From the big bang and black holes to atoms and photons, Physics and Astronomy are about studying nature on a fundamental level, from scales large to small. Curious about how the world works? Interested in gaining an incredible skill set that will make you attractive to a wide range of employers? Join us!
Department research areas include gravitational waves, fluid mechanics, experimental optics, astrophysics, and science education. Student research opportunities are available. Learn more and get involved!
Attracting students curious about the worldIn our labs, Will Cherry, a freshman, hopes to realize his dream of designing a safer football helmet.Thursday January 3, 2019
Montclair State launches new Department of Physics and AstronomyDepartment provides a new academic home for current physics programs, students, and faculty.Thursday September 13, 2018
Professor Martin awarded NSF grant to study future gravitational-wave detectorsOptics technology developed by this award will aid advanced interferometers in finding the most distant black holes.Wednesday September 5, 2018
Montclair State LIGO group exhibits at North East Astronomy ForumThe exhibit booth illustrated concepts related to gravity, gravitational waves, the detector technology, and the recent LIGO discoveries.Tuesday April 24, 2018
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| Name | Title | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Hamden | Chairperson (Acting) | Conrad J. Schmitt Hall, 374 | 973-655-7268 | hamdend@montclair.edu |
| Rick McCollough | Secretarial Assistant III/Non-Steno | Richardson Hall, 323 | 973-655-4263 | mccolloughf@montclair.edu |
| Dale Burke | Principal Clerk Typist | Richardson Hall, 301 | 973-655-5132 | burked@montclair.edu |