Physics and Astronomy

Inspired by natural iridescence found in butterfly wings and fish scales, the films contain an array of magnetic nanostructures which can be rotated to manipulate the reflection of ambient light.

Alamance County's science café meets on the second Tuesday of each month during the academic year. 

Evans, associate professor of physics, is one of eight Elon faculty members featured this year in "Passionately Curious," the annual Elon University President's Report. 

Honors Fellow Michael Dryzer ’19 is among the recipients of the Lumen Prize, which provides selected students with a scholarship and celebrates their academic and creative accomplishments.

Das, a professor of physics, offered insight into how climate change is causing fluctuating temperatures and spontaneous precipitation this winter. 

The 2018 edition of the President’s Report highlights the accomplishments of the university’s outstanding educators. These intellectual leaders exemplify the kind of drive and commitment that makes Elon such a distinctive academic community.

Now in its 11th year, the program will aid yet another diverse group of faculty in integrating sustainability into academic courses across campus.

Cindy Fair, Tony Crider, Haya Ajjan and Jean Rattigan-Rohr shared their innovative scholarship, insights into teaching and approaches to community engagement at Elon Talks: Faculty Voices.

Jenkins was one of four undergraduate students nationally to receive the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award at the society’s recent annual meeting in Denver.       

On Tuesday, May 8, physics and engineering students and faculty gathered to celebrate the culmination of the academic year.