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Physics Student Office Space
At Gustavus, any student who works for the physics department as a research assistant, teaching assistant, technical assistant, tutor or grader is given a space in one of our student office suites (Olin Hall Rooms 205, 206 and 207). These rooms tend to become focal points for student collaboration and interaction through all hours of […]
Gustavus Chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma
Since 2004 Gustavus has hosted a chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society. Founded in 1921, Sigma Pi Sigma is a member of the American Institute of Physics and a member honor society of the Association of College Honor Societies. Nomination and election are by the faculty, based upon student achievement in […]
Society of Physics Students
Gustavus is home to a very active chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS). In three of the past four years, Gustavus has earned an “Outstanding Chapter Award” from the national SPS office. The most recent award letter cites “the depth and breadth of SPS activities conducted by your chapter in such areas as […]
Physics Facilities
The Gustavus physics department occupies approximately 30,000 square feet of space in the F.W. Olin Hall of Science. Constructed in 1991, this facility houses classrooms, faculty and student offices, and teaching and research laboratories.
Physics grads…
85 percent of all physics majors at Gustavus go on to graduate studies in physics, engineering, or other professional schools.
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Professors Receives $155,000 National Science Foundation Grant
Professor of Physics Chuck Niederriter was the lead author on the $155,000 grant. Niederriter is also the director of the College's annual Nobel Conference. Gustavus Adolphus College recently received a three-year $155,000 curriculum development grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), entitled “Integrating Sustainability Across and Within the Science Curriculum.” While this initiative involves a […]
Physics Professor Receives $310,000 Instrumentation Grant
Tom Huber in his research laboratory. Gustavus Adolphus College recently received a $310,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to purchase a Polytec Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer to support the research program of Professor of Physics Tom Huber. The award is funded by the Major Research Instrumentation Program Recovery and Reinvestment (MRI-R2), which is […]
Sarah (Handahl) Ahlberg’s Twins
Last summer, Dr. Sarah (Handahl) Ahlberg (’03) gave birth to twin boys. Sarah, who received her Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, is a Senior Scientist in the Atrial Fibrillation Technologies Research Division at Medtronic Corporation in the Twin Citites. She writes, “The boys (Evan and Lincoln) are about 4.5 months old […]
Students Present Their Research at Midstates Math and Science Consortium
Ryan, Dan, Brad and Chenyu at Washington University On the weekend of October 31-November 2, four Gustavus students traveled to Washington University in St. Louis, where they presented the results of their summer research at the annual meeting of the Midstates Consortium for Math and Science. The meeting was attended by about 80 students and […]