Physics Faculty & Staff
Austin College
Dr. David Baker
S H E R M A N ,
T E X AS
Environmental physics, planetary
physics, Earth system science
Collaborating with Faculty in the Lab
Dr. Larry Robinson
Recent Student/Faculty
Research Projects:
Coherent & diffractive optics,
holography, physics of lasers
Physics
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Analysis of Human Motion
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Fabrication of a Superconductor
Dr. Don Salisbury
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Energy Efficiency of Residential Windows
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Dark Energy and the Accelerating Universe
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Electrical Conductivity of Nanofibers
Classical and quantum theories of
gravity, numerical relativity, relativistic
quantum mechanics, high energy
physics in cosmology
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Investigation of Dust Devils on Mars
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Design of an Open Cavity Diode Laser System
Dr. Andra Troncalli
Theoretical Analysis of Travel to a Black Hole
Solid state physics, high temperature
superconductors, semiconductor
processing & design, nanotechnology
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Doug Hotalen
Instrumentation Manager
Using a Cryostat for
Superconductivity Research
Campus Facilities:
Modern Optics Laboratory
Austin College Weather Station
Keck High Performance Computer Laboratory
Solid State Laboratory
Workshop Physics Laboratory
For more information, contact:
Dr. David Baker, Chair
Physics Department
Austin College
900 North Grand Avenue
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
903-813-2000
Email: dbaker@austincollege.edu
www.austincollege.edu
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learning | leadership | lasting values
Physics
at Austin College
Where our recent graduates have gone:
Graduate/Engineering school
At Austin College, we believe that students
learn physics best by DOING physics.
Core Courses
Introductory Physics
Vibrations, Waves, & Optics
Modern Physics
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism
Our students
explore, question,
collect data,
analyze, and
synthesize their
results – and have
fun in the process!
We provide meaningful
Electives
opportunities for
Electronics
students to develop as
Atmospheric Physics
scientists through
Computational
Physics
innovative courses,
Quantum Mechanics
hands-on laboratory
Advanced Lab
experiments, and
stimulating research
projects with faculty.
Investigating Heat Engines
in the Workshop Physics Lab
What physics students do
at Austin College:
Gain valuable hands-on experience with experimental,
theoretical, and computational techniques
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Harvard Univ. - Applied Physics
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Texas A&M Univ. - Mechanical Engineering
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Colorado State Univ. - Atmospheric Science
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Louisiana State Univ. - Medical Physics
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Stanford Univ. - Computer Science
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Washington Univ. - Civil Engineering
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Texas Tech Univ. - Medical School
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Columbia Univ. - Industrial Engineering
Industry
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Electrophysics Engineer - Boeing
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Washington Safety Management Solutions
(specializes in safety processes for chemical,
nuclear, and explosive materials)
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Technical Engineer in West Texas oil field
production - Halliburton Energy Services
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Systems Engineer - Lockheed Martin
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Traffic Engineering Inspector - Texas
Department of Transportation
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Texas Instruments
Prepare for rewarding careers in industry,
research, or education
Collaborate on original research with faculty
Work on the Austin College Weather Station
Join the Society of Physics Students
Present student posters at professional conferences
Participate in paid summer research at prestigious
locations such as the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Education
Enroll in the Pre-Engineering Program
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High school physics teacher
Take part in fascinating Jan Term courses
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College physics professor
Become a lab assistant
Jan Term
Study abroad
Cosmology
Nanotechnology
Life & Times of Galileo (Italy)
Check us out!
The Earth: Scientific & Cultural
Perspectives in the Pacific
(New Zealand /Hawaii)
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Musical Acoustics
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In Front of Galileo’s House - Jan Term in Italy
Upgrading the AC Weather Station
http://weather.austincollege.edu