Why study physics?

Studying physics prepares you to perform scientific reasoning and complex problem-solving.

You’ll master the analytical skills needed to take on technical problems in physics, and you’ll have the ability to translate what you know to others, thanks to your sharp communication skills. That could be your launchpad for a career as an automotive engineer, environmental compliance inspector, web developer, high school teacher, regulatory affairs specialist, astrophysicist or any of a number of physics-related jobs.

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Harriet Kung, Ph.D., acting director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, will give a lecture titled “Science for Energy” on Oct. 16 in VCU’s STEM Building. (File photo)

Oct. 7, 2024

‘Science as energy’: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science director to give public lecture at VCU symposium

The annual Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment symposium will explore the challenges society faces in sustainable energy and environment.

Sept. 13, 2024

Physics Department Colloquia on Machine Learning. Friday September 13 at 2:00 pm in 701 W. Grace, Room 2306

First Principles Structure Determination in Complex Environments: Leveraging Experimental Characterization and Machine Learning. Professor Kendra Letchworth-Weaver, Department of Physics James Madison University

VCU-backed startup Evizia co-founders Sheila Corcoran, left, and Jason Reed, Ph.D., professor, VCU Department of Physics and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, right, are photographed at the company’s Richmond office. (Dan Carrigan/Kelley)

Sept. 10, 2024

Biotech startup with strong VCU ties wins prestigious state grant for its DNA analysis tool

Physics professor and Massey researcher Jason Reed co-founded Evizia to propel scientific breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes.

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