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Celebrate Science With Us At The Texas A&M Physics & Engineering Festival on April 5

Discover the wonders of physics, astronomy and engineering through an exciting fun-filled day with interactive exhibits, fascinating talks, and unforgettable experiences at the Mitchell Physics Bldg. and Mitchell Institute on-campus.

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As a department, we conduct research in astronomy and astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics and many other fields that are central to the mission of our department and Texas A&M. We share a common passion for physics and astronomy and are committed to transferring our knowledge and skills to young scholars.

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: Festival attendees look on with awe as two students demonstrate a physics experiment with fire. The students are in PPE and the onlookers are holding maroon balloons that say “Fly with Physics! Texas A&M.”

Mark your calendar for free family fun and experience the many wonders of science and technology at the Texas A&M Physics and Engineering Festival featuring hands-on demonstrations, keynote lectures, the iconic Texas-sized five-barrel depth charge and more.

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Seven esteemed faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University have been appointed to endowed chair positions, honoring their outstanding contributions to teaching, research and service.

Texas A&M University physics graduate student Ryan Amberger, wearing goggles and smiling while in a laboratory at Argonne National Laboratory in 2024.

Ryan Amberger ’23 is headed to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he will spend the next year studying nuclear astrophysics — specifically, the process behind the creation of half of the elements heavier than iron that make up the universe.

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