Physics Group Research at Roanoke College

PURPOSE: to further the education of RC undergraduates through hands-on interaction pertaining to a research problem and personal connection with faculty-scholars. Research experiences are student-initiated and selected based on aptitude and interest level. Both summer and academic year research experiences are available for student education.

AREAS OF PHYSICS RESEARCH (Materials, Astrophysics, Education, and more)

DESCRIPTION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH

Elvis the Calculus Dog

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