Student Voices

It can sometimes be difficult to decide on a major. Take a look at what these students have to say about physics at Carthage to learn about the department from a student's perspective.

Stephanie Finnvik, '12

"I have so many different interests, but going to Carthage, I knew that I would have the opportunity to try each before I decided what I really wanted to do." Read more.

Kim Schultz, '12

One of the best moments at Carthage for Kim was participating in the NASA Systems Engineering Educational Discovery (SEED) program. She got to work on a team to design, build and conduct an experiment for NASA. Read more.

Amber Bakkum, '12

Amber Bakkum, ’12, and four other Carthage students from the Carthage Microgravity Team took part in a zero gravity flight at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Amber is part of Carthage's new dual-degree medical physics program in partnership with Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago. Read more.

Danielle Weiland, '14

"Don’t be afraid of physics. It’s tough, but the teachers are there to get you through until you graduate." Read more.

KelliAnn Anderson, '14

"Carthage is providing me an environment where I realize I could go on and do even greater things, and giving me the confidence and determination I need to do so." Read more.

Douglas Vodnik, '13

The summer after his freshman year, Douglas had the chance to participate in Carthage's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program. Read more.

Read student voices featuring graduated students.

Student Voices

Stephanie Finnvik, '12

"I have so many different interests, but going to Carthage, I knew that I would have the opportunity to try each before I decided what I really wanted to do."
Read more ...

Kim Schultz, '12

One of the best moments at Carthage for Kim was participating in the NASA Systems Engineering Educational Discovery (SEED) program. She got to work on a team to design, build and conduct an experiment for NASA.
Read more ...

Danielle Weiland, '14

"Don’t be afraid of physics. It’s tough, but the teachers are there to get you through until you graduate."
Read more ...

KelliAnn Anderson, '14

"Carthage is providing me an environment where I realize I could go on and do even greater things, and giving me the confidence and determination I need to do so."
Read more ...

Douglas Vodnik, '13

The summer after his freshman year, Douglas had the chance to participate in Carthage's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program.
Read more ...

Read student voices from graduated students.

Research Opportunities

Carthage students have access to some of the world's largest observatories. Read more.