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Kenyon College Home Menu You are here: Home Academics Departments and Majors Physics Physics Study the principles of nature that describe the world around us, from subatomic particles, to the motion of everyday objects, to the galaxies and beyond. Explore This Section Close Explore This Section Academic Program & Requirements Physics Faculty Engineering Physics Colloquium After Kenyon Studying Physics at Kenyon Physics students develop the analytical, computational and experimental techniques necessary to apply the principles of nature to a broad range of theoretical and experimental problems. With small class sizes and a strong research program, students have extraordinary access to physics faculty who are active researchers in the field. Shaping Scientists Kenyon ranks eighth in the country (and ahead of every Ivy) for the proportion of STEM grads to earn a doctorate in a STEM field. 75 students a year pursue College-funded research projects in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Kenyon 360: Science and Math Get an insider’s view of the S’Quad, the bustling home of Kenyon’s math and science departments. $1M grant from the the Howard Hughes Medical Institute The grant is one of several that Kenyon scientists have earned to foster a more inclusive and diverse scientific community. Featured Courses A Certain Slant on Light For centuries, scientists and artists have pondered light, including rainbows, shadows, colors and mirages. Explore the theory that explains these beautiful phenomena, including how light can be modelled as a ray, wave or particle, and how these ideas explain concepts like reflection, refraction, scattering and more. More about PHYS 100 Introduction to Computational Physics Computational physics draws from the disciplines of physics, computer science and applied mathematics in order to solve complex real-world problems. Using a variety of computational methods, students model natural phenomena and solve equations using the computer language C, a widely used high-level programming language. More about PHYS 270 Rocket Science From the history of astronautics to the missiles and space vehicles of today to future developments in space exploration, discover the basic concepts of rocket propulsion and space flight—aka rocket science”—including Newton’s laws of motion, ballistics, aerodynamics, the physics and chemistry of rocket motors, orbital mechanics and beyond. More about PHYS 101 Astrophysics and Particles From particle accelerators, to galaxies and stars, to the big bang, high-energy particle physics and astrophysics address the sciences’ most fundamental questions. Working within the combined fields of cosmology, astrophysics, phenomenological particle physics, relativity and field theory investigate the science behind the big bang, cosmic inflation, general relativity, galactic evolution and more. More about PHYS 345 Physics Contact P hone Number 740-427-5069 E mail Address teater1@kenyon.edu Location Department of Physics Hayes Hall Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio 43022 Kenyon Address Gambier , Ohio 43022 , USA Phone 740-427-5000 Connect Navigation Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Visiting Kenyon Navigation Directions Campus Map Kenyon Commits To Navigation Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accessibility Sustainability Non-Discrimination Privacy Celebrating 200 Years of Kenyon Kenyon’s Bicentennial and Timeline Our Path Forward Campaign Kenyon Affiliates Brown Family Environmental Center The Gund Kenyon Review Philander Chase Conservancy Footer Navigation Employment Bookstore Emergency Title IX Policies Make a Gift © Copyright 2024 Site Menu Secondary Navigation Bicentennial Apply Give News Events Directory Offices & Services Search Submit Site Navigation Academics Departments and Majors Our Faculty Advising & Resources Global Learning Student Research Career Development Writing at Kenyon Library Academic Calendar Admissions & Aid Visit Kenyon Apply to Kenyon Financial Aid & Scholarships Connect with Us Request Information Campus Life Diversity & Inclusion Residential Life Dining on Campus Health & Safety Civic Engagement Sustainability & Green Initiatives Clubs & Organizations Arts & Culture Athletics Secondary Navigation Bicentennial Apply Give News Events Directory Offices & Services Explore Kenyon Navigation in brief in pictures in numbers in our own words in the world on a tour Links For Navigation Current Students Faculty & Staff Parents & Families Alumni Community New Students...