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Excellence in Physics

We are a department where award-winning research and exceptional teaching combine to advance the frontiers of physics.

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About Us

Undergraduate

Undergraduates in our department gain valuable experience and education to prepare them for bright futures.

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Graduate

Our program combines rigorous academics with a supportive atmosphere to cultivate the physicists of tomorrow.

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Faculty 2024

Our Faculty

The expert faculty in our department are at the heart of the important work we do.

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Extraordinary Research

In our department, everyone from faculty to undergraduates works together on research projects that tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more about our research areas and state-of-the art facilities.

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8 AAAS Fellows

Our faculty includes eight fellows of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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NEWS

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September 18, 2026

New Material Is an Extreme Thermal Insulator

The new material approaches the theoretical limit of how good a thermal insulator can be.

August 18, 2026

Physicist Charles Henderson Receives Jay Wright Forrester Award 

The award recognizes the paper judged to have made the most significant contribution to the field of system dynamics over the preceding five years.

August 04, 2026

Around the Moon and Pack Again

Our favorite astronaut — and three-time NC State graduate — Christina Hammock Koch is coming home to NC State Aug. 24-25. Our celebration of her homecoming is going to be out of this world.

Upcoming Events

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Sep 21

Monday4:00 PM

Physics Colloquium: Raghav Jha
Sep 28

Monday4:00 PM

Physics Colloquium: Shi-Jie Chen
Oct 05

Monday4:00 PM

Physics Colloquium: Joe Burchett