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HEP at SJSU

Are you interested in dark matter, dark energy, black holes, quantum gravity, string theory, particle physics experiments, or other topics in High Energy Physics? Consider applying to the HEP at SJSU training program, which provides full-time paid summer research, part-time paid academic year research with SJSU faculty and members of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. Deadline: October 11, 2024.

About Us

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Programs

Undergraduate BS and BA degrees in Physics, minors in Astronomy and Physics, and MS programs in Physics, Quantum Technology, and Science Education.

Research

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Student Resources

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News and Events

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News Highlights

oSTEM Returns

9/2/2024

After years of dormancy, the local chapter of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is back in action. 

Tech Academy Takes Off

9/2/2024

Brianne Gutmann and colleagues in other departments brought in over 20 students this past summer to participate in the SJSU Tech Academy.

The Phys/Astro Seminar Series is Back!

8/27/2024

Seminars are open to the public and occur from 1:30-2:30pm in Room 130 of the Interdisciplinary Science Building. 

An Unusual New Galaxy

8/23/2024

Physics alum Enrique Cabrera has discovered an unusual dwarf galaxy, potentially featuring little-to-no dark matter, in archival data while working SJSU in collaboration with Professor Aaron Romanowsky.

Gina Quan Wins Teaching Excellence Award

8/20/2024

Congratulations to Gina Quan, who has won the SJSU College of Science Teaching Excellence Award.

Classroom Laboratory Upgrades

7/29/2024

Peter Beyersdorf, Ramendra Bahuguna, Ranko Heindl, Christopher Smallwood, and Neil Switz have been awarded $162k from the National Science Foundation to purchase updated classroom laboratory equipment.