Learn more about our approach to teaching and doing physics by exploring the links below.

Our Mission Statement

Facilities

History

Map

Photo Scrapbook

Newsletter (Jan, 09)

Astronomy is an active area of research, education, and outreach at VU. Follow the links below to find out more about our astronomy program and how you can be involved.

Astronomy Main Page

SARA Consortium (remote observing)

International Year of Astronomy

Fall Astronomy Day Information & Registration

Astronomy Outreach & Open House Schedule 

Our Friday colloquium series meets at 3:20 in NSC 224. Join us to learn more about the research our students do and to find out what scientists from around the country are exploring.

This Week's Colloquium: The 3rd part of our Summer Research series

Our students and faculty do cutting-edge research in the areas of:

Astronomy

Atmospheric Physics 

Computational Condensed Matter Physics

Nanoscience

Nuclear and Particle Physics