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Zalia Cook ('21) researches protective barriers against invasive aquatic species and spent a semester abroad in Spain.

Learn about an astroparticle physicist at Loyola

Dr. Rasha Abbasi studies the physics of lightning and the movement of cosmic rays through our galaxy

Dr. Willetta Greene-Johnson: Where Science and Award-Winning Music Meet

Receiving a PhD is a difficult feat. So is receiving a Grammy. But Loyola Professor Willetta Greene-Johnson can say she has achieved not just one, but both in her lifetime.

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After extensive renovations, Cudahy Science Hall has reopened as the home for Loyola Physics
Classic on the outside, fully modernized on the inside
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Rasha Abbasi awarded NSF grant for research on the Microphysics of Lightning.
Observing the Optical Emission from Downward Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes.
Catherine Sikora recognized as 20 Most Influential Academics in Smart Manufacturing
CJ prepares students for careers in advanced manufacturing.
LUC Physics ranked No. 2 nationally in number of degrees by undergraduate department
From 2016 - 2018, LUC Physics averaged 34 graduates per year!
Rasha Abbasi publishes findings on gamma rays produced by lightning
Research reveals insights into the terrestrial origins of gamma rays flashes.
Walter Tangarife awarded NSF grant for research on the Standard Model.
Research explores connection between dark matter and neutrinos.
Brian Cannon receives CAREER award from NSF for research on DNA biophysics.
Research examines role of DNA conformation on genetic disorders
Celebration Time!!!
Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates and to Students and Faculty for Spring Awards.
Walter Tangarife selected as Scholar for Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics
His research focuses on dark matter in the early universe
Identifying relationships in supersymmetric quantum mechanics
Quantum theory researchers publish new paper on superpotentials
Sneaky Neutrinos and Their Role in Dark Matter
Walter Tangarife's new paper in Physical Review Letters presents new interaction among neutrinos
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Loyola University Chicago

Department of Physics

Programs

Student Profile

Get to know a physics major

Faculty Profile

Learn about an astroparticle physicist at Loyola

Faculty

Dr. Willetta Greene-Johnson: Where Science and Award-Winning Music Meet

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About us

The Department offers educational and research experiences to prepare students for future STEM careers. LEARN MORE

News

After extensive renovations, Cudahy Science Hall has reopened as the home for Loyola Physics

Rasha Abbasi awarded NSF grant for research on the Microphysics of Lightning.

Catherine Sikora recognized as 20 Most Influential Academics in Smart Manufacturing

LUC Physics ranked No. 2 nationally in number of degrees by undergraduate department

Rasha Abbasi publishes findings on gamma rays produced by lightning

Walter Tangarife awarded NSF grant for research on the Standard Model.

Brian Cannon receives CAREER award from NSF for research on DNA biophysics.

Celebration Time!!!

Walter Tangarife selected as Scholar for Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics

Identifying relationships in supersymmetric quantum mechanics

Sneaky Neutrinos and Their Role in Dark Matter

Archived News