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Faculty Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Scholars Staff Info For Student Activities Undergraduate Graduate Graduate Student Handbook Research Faculty Research Doctoral Research Undergraduate Research Research Facilities Careers and Internships Careers for Ph.D. Students Careers and Internships for Undergraduates and Fifth-Years People Faculty Graduate Students and Post-Doctoral Scholars Staff Welcome to the Department of Physics Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, yet has multiple applications across a wide range of fields. Our department offers personal, individualized instruction where you can pursue your interests and gain hands-on experience in one of our faculty’s internationally known research groups. Undergraduate Programs Along with a major and minor in physics, we offer a five-year engineering program, with the final two years of study completed at Columbia University. Learn More Accelerated B.A./M.S. Program If you’re excelling in our undergraduate program, you can apply for Clark’s Accelerated B.A./M.S. Program in physics, with a fifth-year scholarship. Learn More Ph.D. Program Our doctoral program allows for advanced study in the classroom and in the lab. Learn More Research In our small department, undergraduate students conduct research alongside graduate students and faculty. Learn More Careers and Internships in Physics Graduates in STEM fields are in high demand, and that includes physics majors. Our alumni find fulfilling work in education, government, scientific research, and more. Learn More Student Activities Our community of undergraduate and graduate students connect with each other through clubs, events, and other activities. 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View All Events Points of Pride Our Distinguished History 1907: Clark professor makes Nobel Prize history In 1907, former Clark physics professor Albert Michelson became the first American awarded a Nobel Prize in the sciences for the development of the interferometer, an instrument designed to measure lengths and velocities of light. ··· 1907: Clark professor makes Nobel Prize history In 1907, former Clark physics professor Albert Michelson became the first American awarded a Nobel Prize in the sciences for the development of the interferometer, an instrument designed to measure lengths and velocities of light. ··· Close Modal 1907: Clark professor makes Nobel Prize history In 1907, former Clark physics professor Albert Michelson became the first American awarded a Nobel Prize in the sciences for the development of the interferometer, an instrument designed to measure lengths and velocities of light. 1926: The launch pad of the space age Physics professor and Clark alumnus Robert Goddard conducted his pioneering rocketry research in Clark laboratories. In 1926, he launched a liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm in Auburn, earning him the moniker “Father of Modern Rocketry.” ··· 1926: The launch pad of the space age Physics professor and Clark alumnus Robert Goddard conducted his pioneering rocketry research in Clark laboratories. In 1926, he launched a liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm in Auburn, earning him the moniker “Father of Modern Rocketry.” ··· Close Modal 1926: The launch pad of the space age Physics professor and Clark alumnus Robert Goddard conducted his pioneering rocketry research in Clark laboratories. In 1926, he launched a liquid-fueled rocket on his aunt’s farm in Auburn, earning him the moniker “Father of Modern Rocketry.” 1969: The first book on the moon When he stepped onto the moon in 1969, astronaut Buzz Aldrin carried with him two miniature autobiographies of Robert Goddard. He later gave a signed copy to Esther Goddard, the physicist’s widow, who donated the book to Clark’s library. ··· 1969: The first book on the moon When he stepped onto the moon in 1969, astronaut Buzz Aldrin carried with him two miniature autobiographies of Robert Goddard. He later gave a signed copy to Esther Goddard, the physicist’s widow, who donated the book to Clark’s library. ··· Close Modal 1969: The first book on the moon When he stepped onto the moon in 1969, astronaut Buzz Aldrin carried with him two miniature autobiographies of Robert Goddard. He later gave a signed copy to Esther Goddard, the physicist’s widow, who donated the book to Clark’s library. 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