Photograph of SJSU physics students and faculty at the College of Science Student Research Day.
College of Science Student Research Day, April 17, 2026

Welcome to Physics and Astronomy

SJSU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is a vibrant community of students, researchers, teachers, and staff, based in the heart of Silicon Valley. We are drawn together by a shared love for natural world and the fundamental laws that govern it, and we offer individualized attention in classes and direct access to world-class research. Come join us!

Major in Physics

About Us

Meet our faculty, staff, lecturers and teaching assistants.

Programs

Undergraduate BS and BA degrees in Physics, minors in Astronomy and Physics, and MS programs in Physics, Quantum Technology, and Science Education.

Research

Explore the Department's research activities and opportunities.

Student Resources

Advising, tutoring, student groups, career information, permission code information, and more.

News and Events

Stay up-to-date with news and the upcoming schedule of Departmental seminars.

News Highlights

Student Research Day

4/17/2026

Students and faculty members presented posters on topics ranging from quantum tunneling to the cosmos at the College of Science's 21st annual Student Research Day.

APS Global Physics Summit

3/20/2026

SJSU boasted one of the largest in-person presences to date at the annual American Physical Society (APS) Global Physics Summit.

CU*iP 2026

3/14/2026

Undergradute physics major Marissa Godoy presented at the 2026 CU*iP, held this year in Denver, CO.

Ehsan Khatami Wins President's Scholar Awrad

3/13/2026

Ehsan Khatami has been named as winner of the 2026 SJSU President's Scholar Award.

SEA Change Bronze Award

1/16/2026

The Department has been awarded a prestigious SEA Change Bronze Award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Learning Assistant Retreat

1/16/2026

Cassandra Paul, Gina Quan, and others organized a Learning Assistant Retreat at CalPoly San Luis Obispo.