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Condensed Matter Physics
Astrophysics at UMBC
Atmospheric Physics Research
Quantum Information Science

Condensed Matter Physics

UMBC research ranges from nanostructures to ultrafast optics

Astrophysics at UMBC

Making breakthroughs in observational and theoretical astrophysics

Atmospheric Physics Research

UMBC leads the way in remote sensing and atmospheric radiation

Quantum Information Science

UMBC is pushing the limits of quantum science and technology

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Physics Building
Room 220

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News

  • Congratulations to our Spring 2025 Ph.D. and M.S. Graduates! May 21, 2025 2:40 PM
  • Congratulations to the Newly Elected PGSA Council Members! May 21, 2025 8:42 AM
  • Congratulations to Erik Crowe! May 12, 2025 3:26 PM
  • Congratulations to Dr. Cody Goolsby-Cole! May 12, 2025 9:09 AM
  • Inspiring Minds: A Conversation with Dr. Donna Strickland March 12, 2025 3:43 PM

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Events

  • PhD Proposal: Rafael Diaz Brenes Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • PhD Defense: Noah Sienkiewicz Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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The UMBC Physics Department has 25 faculty, roughly 60 graduate students, and 120 undergraduate majors. Our department’s research is centered in 4 main areas: astrophysics, atmospheric physics, condensed matter physics, and quantum optics and quantum information.

 

 

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News

  • Congratulations to our Spring 2025 Ph.D. and M.S. Graduates! May 21, 2025 2:40 PM
  • Congratulations to the Newly Elected PGSA Council Members! May 21, 2025 8:42 AM
  • Congratulations to Erik Crowe! May 12, 2025 3:26 PM
  • Congratulations to Dr. Cody Goolsby-Cole! May 12, 2025 9:09 AM
  • Inspiring Minds: A Conversation with Dr. Donna Strickland March 12, 2025 3:43 PM

More News

Events

  • PhD Proposal: Rafael Diaz Brenes Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
  • PhD Defense: Noah Sienkiewicz Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Location

Physics Building
Room 220

Contact

  • Phone: 410-455-2513
  • Contact Us
  • Department of Physics on myUMBC
  • Department of Physics on Twitter
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