Physics & Astronomy

Student Organizations

Carthage has more than 85 student groups and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform community service. See a full list of Carthage student organizations.


Society of Physics Students

Society of Physics StudentsThe Carthage chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) is very active on campus and in the community. SPS members visit national research sites like Yerkes Observatory and Fermilab, and attend research meetings at places like Argonne National Laboratory. Members regularly visit Kenosha area middle and high schools to present physics and astronomy demonstrations. They also offer astronomy shows in the Carthage Planetarium.

In 2001, the American Institute of Physics selected the Carthage SPS chapter as an outstanding SPS chapter for the 2001-2002 school year. Fewer than 5 percent of the chapters across the country are honored — less than one per state. Chapters are selected based on the depth and breadth of SPS activities conducted in physics research, public science outreach, physics tutoring programs, hosting and representation at physics meetings, and providing social interaction for chapter members. 


Sigma Pi Sigma

Sigma Pi Sigma is the national physics honor society, which elects members on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Carthage has its own Sigma Pi Sigma chapter. Sigma Pi Sigma membership confers recognition of outstanding scholarship and a record of significant professional achievement. To be considered for induction, which is for lifetime, students must be a junior or senior physics student in good standing, having completed a least one 300-level or higher physics course, have a GPA in the major (physics) of 3.0 or better, be in the top third of Carthage students with overall GPA, and have presented original physics research in some physics forum.

Academic Resources

Prospective Students

Research Opportunities

SURE

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience lets students work one-on-one with a faculty mentor.