Welcome
This website contains information related to the academic programs offered, a brief description of the research performed, faculty and staff, and other useful links. We are committed to your success. That's why we offer diverse research opportunities to foster your education in one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country. At UTSA you will have access to strong research programs, state-of-the-art resources, and competitive financial support. In addition, the Department of Physics & Astronomy hosts one of the world's most powerful electron microscopes - the first of its kind outside of Japan - which displays images as small as one atom.
Academics
Undergraduate
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» B.A. Degree
» B.S. Degree
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Graduate
» Program
» M.S. Degree
» Ph.D. Degree
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Research
Our department offers numerous research opportunities broadly divided into the following areas:
Centers & Institutes
- International Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (ICNAM)
- Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC)
News
Dr. Chris Packham recognized for improving STEM education in San Antonio » read more
UTSA welcomed as a new member institution of The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) » read more
Physics junior Aldo Sepulveda awarded the distinguished Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship » read more
Dr. Marcelo Marucho awarded $1.5 million from the NIH to continue research on cytoskeleton's actin filaments and microtubules » read more
Dr. Elizabeth Sooby Wood studies safer fuels for nuclear power » read more
Drs. Arturo Ayón, Miguel José Yacamán, and Arturo Ponce-Pedraza recognized as Recipients of Issued Intellectual Property at UTSA’s 2018 Innovation Awards » read more
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Roadrunners, 2019 is a special year for UTSA. Physics & Astronomy understands how important student success is - to celebrate we have a surprise for you. Enjoy! Happy 50th Birthday, UTSA! #UTSA50
— UTSA Physics & Astronomy (@UTSA_PhyAst) March 8, 2019
RETWEET to enter a drawing for a bag filled with UTSA Physics & Astronomy swag! pic.twitter.com/dzbiwOXyCQ
Click here to learn more about the UTSA Bridge Program.
Announcements
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UTSA invites applications for the following:
- Computer Laboratory Systems Information Services Manager
Click here for additional information.
Seminars
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UTSA hosts seminars given by guest speakers from around the world. Click here to see the seminar schedule.
Who’s Hiring Physics Bachelors?
Click here to see the 2019 AIP data.
