Physics and Astronomy

The professorships, announced during the university's Opening Day for the new academic year, support members of the faculty from a variety of disciplines across the university.

In a span of only three weeks, student researchers in astrophysics gave an astounding ten presentations at venues across the nation.

"Part-art installation, part-solar energy technology and part-educational tool" — University Architect Brad Moore answers questions on the newly installed SmartFlower.

The two newest buildings in the university's Innovation Quad are home to the departments of engineering and physics and include a diverse range of spaces for engaged learning.

The $377,800 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute is designed to improve introductory science experiences for undergraduate students and increase retention of talented STEM students.  

The addition of two new buildings to Elon's Innovation Quad creates new homes for the Engineering and Physics departments as well as spaces for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Associate Professor Chris Richardson co-authors journal article with colleagues to shed light on reionization in the early universe.

Over the course of his undergraduate career, Bacogeorge built an automated vibrating-sample magnetometer. The device will advance current and future physics research into magnetic polymers, Professor Ben Evans says.

A team led by Associate Professor of Astrophysics Chris Richardson of Elon has released new research that will be key to spotting intermediate-mass black holes in the early universe.

The university's top undergraduate research award comes with $20,000 to support and celebrate academic and creative achievements.