Our Faculty
Physics program faculty are accomplished scholars and mentors dedicated to undergraduate research. Hands-on instruction takes place in our excellent campus environments and through mentorship at off-campus research facilities.
Develop problem-solving skills through deductive and analytical reasoning, experimentation and independent research.
A physics degree from Muhlenberg will hone your deductive and analytical reasoning skills while strengthening your capacity for the innovative thinking that’s vital in today’s complex world. You’ll graduate prepared to live and work in our ever-changing technical landscape—whether you intend to pursue graduate studies or a career in research, engineering, education or another field.
Muhlenberg’s liberal arts setting offers small class sizes and personalized guidance from expert faculty members who are dedicated to undergraduate teaching. With their support, you’ll deepen your knowledge of mechanics and relativity, thermal physics, electromagnetic fields, wave motion and quantum mechanics. Experiential learning opportunities and independent research projects let you tailor the major to your distinct interests and develop confidence as you navigate real-world challenges.
Physics program faculty are accomplished scholars and mentors dedicated to undergraduate research. Hands-on instruction takes place in our excellent campus environments and through mentorship at off-campus research facilities.
As a physics student at Muhlenberg, you won’t have to wait long to dig into experiential learning and research.
Professor of Physics Brett Fadem explains how he became interested in research that uses a particle accelerator to study the universe the way it was millionths of a second after it was created.
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations grant will support the creation and implementation of the MUHLES Program, set to launch next summer.
At Muhlenberg, each student is exposed to a variety of ideas, ways of thinking and academic disciplines, regardless of what they end up declaring as a major. These stories demonstrate the power and potential of such an education.
The Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a cost-effective way to filter out airborne virus particles, pollen, dust and more.