Welcome to Northwestern Physics and Astronomy
Faculty and Research
Our research employs an broad range of theoretical and experimental approaches to understand the fundamental nature of the universe.Seminars and Colloquia
See our weekly seminars and colloquia throughout the academic year.Dearborn Observatory
Visitors are invited to tour the Observatory every Friday night.
News and Events
Observing at Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open on Friday evenings for walk-in tours at 10:00 PM for public observing with the historic 18.5 inch refracting telescope.
Events
Apr
23
2024
Astrophysics Seminar:Diana Powell: TBA
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Diana Powell, Assistant Professor, University of Chicago Host: Jason Wang
Apr
26
2024
Colloquium: Shih-Chieh Hsu: "Unravelling Dark Universe with Artif...
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
Compelling experimental evidence strongly supports searches for new particles predicted by theories Beyond the Standard Model (BSM). Su...
Apr
30
2024
Astrophysics Seminar:Scott Ransom: TBA
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Evanston
Abstract: TBA Scott Ransom, Staff Astronomer, National Radio Astronomy Observatory Host: Fred Rasio