Transcript What is Physics? - Augsburg College

What is Physics?
What can I do with a Physics
Degree?
PHYSICS ?
What is Physics?
• Have you or your child ever asked: Why
is the sky blue? What causes the
rainbow? What keeps the planets in
orbit around the sun? Is there life on
other planets? Why …?
• We are all physicists at heart. Since we
were small, we have all marveled at the
wonder and mystery of the universe.
• Physics is the search to satisfy our
inherent curiosity about the universe.
What do Physicists Study?
Jupiter’s Red Spot
Saturn’s Rings
The Four Forces of Nature
Elementary Particles (quarks)
Our Sun
The Earth’s Magnetosphere
The Aurora
Nanotechnology(Dust Mite on top
of a Nano-Motor)
Nanotechnology (Nano-Machine)
Mite (1/4 the size of a period .)
Walking Across Nano-Motor
Dust Mite on Nano-Machine
Mite (FAST!) on Nano-Motor
Tornados
Hurricanes (Katrina 2005)
December 2004 Tsunami
Earthrise from Moon (Apollo 8)
Where Does Physics Fit?
What Can You Do With a Physics
Degree?
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Engineering
Patent Law
Physics Research in Industry
High School Teaching
College/University Teaching/Research
Finance (Wall Street!)
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• Any area that requires problem solving
skills!
• The bottom line:
• A good background in physics (and the
associated problem solving skills obtained
therein) will prepare you for a multitude of
careers
Why Augsburg’s Physics
Department?
• Augsburg is a small liberal arts
school in the city where you
are valued as a person not just
an insignificant component of a
huge class (~175 students or
more).
• Because classes are small you
can get to know your
professors who will take the
time to ensure that you have
the best chance of success.
• There are also many research
opportunities (space physics
and biophysics) available
where you work closely with
faculty on cutting edge
research.
Why Augsburg’s Physics
Department?
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We also have a dual degree program where
you can receive a B.A. in Physics and then
transfer to the University of Minnesota or
Michigan Tech for two more years. In a total
of five years, you will have received a B.A. in
Physics from Augsburg and a B.S. Degree
from the engineering school. Your increased
knowledge of mathematics and physics
(from that extra year) will make you a
stronger engineer.
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Many of our students also enjoy the large
variety of extracurricular activities that are
available here at Augsburg.
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At Augsburg, we will help you develop into a
complete and well-rounded person not just a
“techie” who is unable to communicate their
ideas with others. The strong liberal arts
component here at Augsburg ensures this.
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We welcome you.