Hear From Students


Logan Dales ’25
Majors: Physics, studio art (ceramics)
Minors: Women’s & Gender Studies
Hometown: Greenwood, Ind.
“The physics program here is amazing, with connections across the country that I’d hope would make for a great education and possibly help me find a job post-graduation.”

Skylar Farr ’26
Majors: Physics
Minors: Music
Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
“I was really attracted to Carthage for its amazing STEM program and the close relationship with NASA. I am a physics major with a concentration in astrophysics, so their relationship with NASA and other companies who are STEM and physics centered assured me that I would have many awesome opportunities all four years that would prepare me for when I graduate.”

Clayton Markech ’24
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Minors: Data Science
Hometown: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage because I had the opportunity to get large-school experiences at a small school where the professors can get to know me personally.”

Julia Radtke ’24
Majors: Physics and Chemistry
Minors: French
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
“The science classes I have taken at Carthage have helped me see how interesting and complex science can be.”

Héctor Rauda ’25
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Minors: Computer Science
Hometown: El Salvador
“I appreciate Carthage’s commitment to fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. With the opportunities available at Carthage, I am excited to pursue my passion for space science and contribute to the field.”

Kassia Schraufnagel ’24
Majors: Physics
Minors: Chemistry and Math
Hometown: Waukesha, Wis.
“The advice I would give to other physics majors is to challenge yourself and to use every opportunity to your advantage.”