Physics and Astronomy

Student Voices

Past Students

Justin Sebens, '11

"Favorite professor? Professor Arion, because he is like a big kid. He loves to show off his toys and he will do just about anything for you to help enhance your physics and Carthage experience." Read more.

Cecilia Grove, '11

"Physics is not for people who want an easy ticket; it is hard. But perservere." Read more.

Erin Gross, '11

At Carthage, Erin is taking full advantage of the 3-2 Pre-Engineering Program Carthage offers. This program allows students to study physics at Carthage for three years and then study engineering at UW-Madison for the next two years. Read more.

Isa Fritz, '10

"Favorite class? Hands down, Observational Astrophysics. I learned so much during that course — from all about how telescopes work, to how to operate a professional 61" Kuiper telescope, to how to compile images. Read more.

Emily Schiavone, '10

"Favorite spot on campus? The B-2 Physics Lab." Read more.

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.