Physics and Astronomy

Faculty across LAS work with Science Bound students

Summer brings Science Bound students to campus for extra research and learning experiences in STEM fields. Read More

June 21, 2018

Geirsson, Gasta and Krennrich reappointed as department chairs

Heimir Geirsson, Chad Gasta and Frank Krennrich have been reappointed as department chairs in philosophy and religious studies, world languages and cultures, and physics and astronomy. Read More

May 29, 2018

Revealing the mysteries of superconductors

Ruslan Prozorov, professor of physics and astronomy, has contributed to successfully demonstrating that a new type of optical magnetometer can map a unique feature of superconductive materials. Read More

May 24, 2018

Newly discovered copper and graphite combo could lead to more efficient lithium-ion batteries

Research from scientists in Ames Laboratory and LAS College could have implications for improving the energy efficiency of lithium-ion batteries. Read More

May 24, 2018

While out hunting planets, NASA’s TESS survey will also help astronomers study stars

Steve Kawaler, professor of physics and astronomy, is heading back to Cape Canaveral this month to witness the launch of another planet-hunting spacecraft. Kawaler and other astronomers will also use the data to study stars. Read More

April 4, 2018

Physical and Life Sciences Research Roundup

Check out a few highlights of related faculty research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences! Read More

February 12, 2018

Iowa State astronomer says star dust helps explain mysterious dimming star

"This is very rare – it’s the only star we’ve found that shows these phenomena,” Massimo Marengo said. Read More

October 12, 2017

Iowa State physicists contribute to Higgs boson analysis, understanding

Iowa State physicists and students work toward discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider. Read More

September 7, 2017