Welcome to Northwestern Physics and Astronomy

Faculty and Research
Our research employs an broad range of theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the fundamental nature of the universe.
Seminars and Colloquia
See our weekly seminars and colloquia throughout the academic year.
Dearborn Observatory
Visitors are invited to tour the Observatory every Friday night.
News and Events
Observing at Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open on Friday evenings for walk-in tours at 10:00 PM for public observing with the historic 18.5 inch refracting telescope.
Events
Sep
23
2022
Colloquium: Sasha Tchekhovskoy: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Professor Sasha Tchekhovskoy, Northwestern University
Sep
27
2022
Astro Seminar: Bing Zhang: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Bing Zhang, Distinguished Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Host: Professor Giacomo Fragione
Sep
30
2022
Colloquium: Wen-fai Fong: TBA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Speaker: Professor Wen-fai Fong, Northwestern University