Physics B.S & Minor

Contact Information Dr. Richard Schnee

Department of Physics

Dakota Building 101

(605) 394-5206

E-mail: Richard.Schnee@sdsmt.edu

Physics The goal of a program of study in physics is

to provide students with an understanding of the

basic laws of physics and to develop skills that

will enable students to further explore physical

phenomena and to solve related problems.

Students should have a sense of curiosity

about their surroundings and a strong desire, not

only to find solutions to problems that are

encountered, but also to develop a deeper

understanding of the basic principles involved.

Students will be expected to develop a high level

of mathematical skills and to become proficient

in oral and written communications. Laboratory

skills are also emphasized.

For the bachelor of science, students are not

expected to specialize in a branch of physics.

However, the curriculum has room for electives.

Recommended electives are listed for students

seeking employment or further studies in

engineering, computational, medical, or

atmospheric physics, The curriculum provides a

background in applications of physics for

students seeking employment in industry and also

provides a solid foundation for graduate study in

physics or in other fields such as geophysics,

meteorology, metallurgy, computer science,

mathematics, materials science, medical physics,

and many branches of engineering.

Because physics is the basis of most

engineering disciplines, understanding basic

principles of physics can help one become a better

engineer. Many students choose a double major,

consisting of physics plus some field of

engineering. Students going this route often end up

in industrial research and development. In a rapidly

changing economy where one field of engineering

may be in a slump while others are not,

understanding physics can assist students in moving

across disciplines. For these reasons, students

interested in engineering are encouraged to

consider double majors.

Physics majors interested in pursuing a career

in high school teaching should take standard

courses for a physics degree and apply to Black

Hills State University's Master in Secondary

Education - Project SECOND. This program

prepares students to earn initial certification in the

fields of physics, math, chemistry, and sometimes

biology. Another option for physics students

interested in teaching would be to double major in

physics at Mines and Education at Black Hills

State.

Minor in Physics A minor in physics requires a minimum of 18

hours of courses in physics, which must include

PHYS 213, and at least 15 hours of physics courses

numbered higher than PHYS 213. All minors in

physics must be approved by the department and

must conform to the institutional policies and

guidelines for minors.

Physics Laboratories The department facilities are ample for all

aspects of the department’s experimental work

from the introductory laboratories through graduate

research. They are equipped to enable students to

observe physical phenomena, demonstrate physical

principles, and learn techniques for making

quantitative measurements in the fields of

mechanics, heat, optics, electricity and magnetism,

atomic, particle, and solid state physics. The

equipment is the type that students are likely to

encounter after graduation, with emphasis on

computer-based data acquisition and control of

experiments.

Physics Curriculum Checklist Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year

First Semester MATH 123 Calculus I 4

CHEM 112 General Chemistry I 3

CHEM 112L General Chemistry I Lab 1

ENGL 101 Composition I 3

General Education Elective 3

TOTAL 14

Second Semester MATH 125 Calculus II 4

PHYS 211 University Physics I 3

CSC 150/L Computer Science I & Lab 3

Program Elective 3

General Education Elective 3

TOTAL 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester MATH 225 Calculus III 4

PHYS 213 University Physics II 3

PHYS 213L University Physics II Lab 1

ENGL 279 Communications in STEM 3

General Education Elective 3

TOTAL 14

Second Semester MATH 321 Differential Equations 3

PHYS 225 Vibrations, Waves & Optics 3

ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Comm. 3

Program Elective 4

General Education Elective 3

TOTAL 16

* Courses offered alternate years.

For more detailed course descriptions please visit our website:

http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/directory/courses/phys

For Application information go to:

http://www.gotomines.com/admissions/apply/

or

Call our office at (605) 394-2361

Junior Year

First Semester PHYS 341 Thermodynamics 2

PHYS 343 Statistical Physics 2

PHYS 331 Intro to Modern Physics 3

PHYS 312 Exper. Physics Design I 2

PHYS 451 Classical Mechanics 4

Program Elective 3

TOTAL 16

Second Semester MATH 315 Linear Algebra 3

PHYS 471 Quantum Mechanics 4

PHYS 314 Exper. Physics Design II 2

PHYS 350 Advanced Physics Lab 3

Program Elective 4

TOTAL 16

Senior Year

First Semester PHYS 421 Electromagnetism 4

PHYS 361 Optics* 3

PHYS 412 Advanced Design Projects I 3

PHYS 481 Mathematical Physics* 4

TOTAL 14

Second Semester PHYS 433 Nuclear and Particle Physics* 3

PHYS 439 Condensed Matter Physics* 4

PHYS 414 Advanced Design Projects II 4

Program Elective 3

TOTAL 14

120 credits required for graduation

Curriculum Notes

General Education Elective refers to the following:

At the end of the sophomore year 12 hours of electives must

include 6 hours in humanities (in two disciplines or in a

sequence of foreign language courses) and 6 hours in social

sciences (in two disciplines).

See General Education Goals 3 & 4 of the course catalog.

Program Elective refers to those courses approved by the

Department of Physics as meeting the requirements of Physics

related elective coursework. Please refer to the Physics course

catalog for a full list of these program electives.

BS Physics Curriculum Flowchart (2020-2021) – 120 credits

Freshman Year

First Semester

14cr

Freshman Year

Second Semester

16cr

Sophomore Year Second Semester

16cr

Sophomore Year

First Semester

14cr

Junior Year

Second Semester

16cr

Junior Year First Semester

16cr

Senior Year Second Semester

14cr

Senior Year

First Semester

14cr

100/200 *3/4

General Education

Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

14cr

ENGL 101 *1 Composition I

(3cr) (F/S)

MATH 123 *5 Calculus I

(4cr) (F/S)

PHYS 211 *6 Physics I

(3cr) (F/S)

ENGL 279 *1/2 Communications

in STEM

(3cr) (F/S)

CHEM 112/L *6 Gen Chem I/Lab

(3/1cr) (F/S)

PHYS 213/L *6 Physics II/Lab

(3/1cr) (F/S)

MATH 125 *5 Calculus II

(4cr) (F/S)

MATH 225 *5 Calculus III

(4cr) (F/S)

MATH 321 Diff Eq

(4cr) (F/S)

CSC 150/L Comp Sci I/Lab

(3/0cr) (F/S)

200+ Program Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

PHYS 361

Optics

(3cr) (F)

100/200 *3/4

General Education

Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

14cr

100/200 *3/4

General Education

Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

14cr

100/200 *3/4

General Education

Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

14cr

ENGL 289 *1/2 Explorations in

STEM comm.

(3cr) (F/S)

200+ Program Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

PHYS 225 Vibrations, Waves

& Optics

(3cr) (S) PHYS 341 Thermodynamics

(2cr) (F)

PHYS 343 Statistical Phys.

(2cr) (F)

200+ Program Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

PHYS 451 Classical Mech.

(4cr) (F)

PHYS 331 Intro to Modern

Physics

(3cr) (F)

PHYS 312 Exp. Physics

Design I

(2cr) (F/S)

200+ Program Elective

(4cr) (F/S)

200+ Program Elective

(3cr) (F/S)

PHYS 314 Exp. Physics

Design II

(2cr) (F/S)

PHYS 412 Adv. Design I

(3cr) (F/S)

PHYS 414 Adv. Design II

(4cr) (F/S)

PHYS 471 Quantum Mech.

(4cr) (S)

PHYS 350 Adv. Physics Lab

(3cr) (S)

MATH 315 Linear Algebra

(3cr) (F/S)

PHYS 421 Electromagnetism

(4cr) (F)

PHYS 481

Math Physics

(4cr) (F)

PHYS 433

Nuclear &

Particle

(3cr) (S)

PHYS 439

Condensed

Matter Physics

(4cr) (S)

Courses that are offered in Fall ONLY or Spring ONLY are indicated by F or S semesters, respectively. Courses indicated F/S are offered Fall and Spring semesters.

*1-6 Indicates courses that may be used to satisfy goals 1-6 of the system general requirements.

Refer to the 2020-2021 academic catalog for additional information regarding system general education requirements, elective courses, pre-/co-requisites and grade requirements.

A list of approved or recommended electives and other supplemental information may be obtained from your academic department

Revised: Summer 2020

Recommended Program Electives Atmospheric Physics

Recommended electives for atmospheric physics include:

• AES 201 Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3

• AES 404/504 Atmospheric Thermodynamics Credits: 2 or 3

• AES 460/560 Atmospheric Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3

• AES 401/501 Atmospheric Physics Credits: (3-0) 3

Computational Physics

Recommended electives for computational physics include:

• CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4

• CSC 340 Software Engineering and Design Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 451/551 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3

Medical Physics

Recommended electives for medical physics include:

• BIOL 221 Human Anatomy Credits: (3-0) 3

• BIOL 221L Human Anatomy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3

• BIOL 326 Biomedical Physiology Credits: (3-0) 3

• BIOL 326L Biomedical Physiology Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

Engineering Physics

Recommended electives for engineering physics include:

• ME 216 Introduction to Solid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3

• ME 221 Dynamics of Mechanisms Credits: (3-0) 3

• MET 231 Structures & Properties of Materials Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

• MET 232 Properties of Materials Credits: (3-0) 3

• ME 316 Solid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3

• ME 331 Thermo Fluid Dynamics Credits: (3-0) 3

• ME 477 Mechanical Engineering Design I Credits: (0-2) 2

• ME 481L Advanced Production Development Lab I Credits: (0-1) 1

• ME 479 Mechanical Systems Design II Credits: (0-2) 2

• MET 330 Physics of Metals Credits: (3-0) 3

• MET 330L Physics of Metals Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

• EE 220/220L Circuits I/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4

• EE 301/301L Introduction to Circuits, Machines, and

Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4

• EE 320/320L Electronics I/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4

• EE 322/322L Electronics II/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4

General Physics

Recommended electives for general physics include:

• PHYS 275 Relativity Credits: (3-0) 3 • PHYS 321 The Physics & Implications of Space Travel Credits:

(3-0) 3

• PHYS 386/386L Observational Astronomy/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3 • MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and

Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 421 Complex Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 432/532 Partial Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments Credits: (3-0) 3

• MATH 451/551 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3

• CSC 250 Computer Science II Credits: (4-0) 4

• CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3

• CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2 to 3

• CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II Credits: 2 to 3

• CHEM 352 Systematic Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3

Faculty & Research Areas

Research is an integral aspect of the departmental activities with faculty members involved in projects across the globe. Undergraduate & Graduate students are encouraged to participate in one of the ongoing research projects at the department. The following research areas are available to students, along with many others:

Xinhua Bai:

Astroparticle Physics, with Focus on High-Energy Cosmic Ray Physics; Muon and Neutrino Measurement and Dark Matter Search Xinhua.Bai@sdsmt.edu

Robert Corey:

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies of Microscopic Structure; Electronic Properties; Atomic Motions in Solids Robert.Corey@sdsmt.edu

Adam French:

Dynamics of convective storms; mesoscale weather systems; numerical weather prediction; convective storm modeling; weather forecasting applications

Adam.French@sdsmt.edu

David Martinez Caicedo:

Experimental High Energy Physics, with focus in accelerator and reactor neutrino physics. Neutrino cross section measurements, research and development in particle detector technologies and its applications David.MartinezCaicedo@sdsmt.edu

Tula Paudel:

Computational Condensed Matter Physics; Materials Science; Nanoscience; Energy Science; Material Design; Spintronics; Defectronics

Tula.Paudel@sdsmt.edu

Jurgen Reichenbacher:

DUNE; Dark Matter Experiment at Sanford Underground Research Facility; Reactor Neutrino Experiment; MINOS Neutrino Oscillation Experiment; KARMEN Neutrino Experiment Jurgen.Reichenbacher@sdsmt.edu

Richard Schnee:

Searching for WIMP dark matter with the SuperCDMS and LZ experiments; Reducing radon-induced backgrounds for rare-event searches; Improving data-analysis techniques; Detector development for future dark matter searches. Richard.Schnee@sdsmt.edu

Vladimir Sobolev:

Ferroelectrics; Magnets; Magnetoelectrics; Magnetic Semiconductors; Magnetic Relaxation; Phase Transitions; Crystal Growth

Vladimir.Sobolev@sdsmt.edu

Frank Strieder:

Experimental Physics; Nuclear Physics; Nuclear Astrophysics; Underground Science; Accelerator Physics; Ion Beam Analysis; Applied Nuclear Science

Frank.Strieder@sdsmt.edu

Jingbo Wang:

Experimental Neutrino Physics; Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE); Accelerator Neutrino Neutron Interaction Experiment (ANNIE); Theia: An Advanced Optical Neutrino Detector; Neutron Cross-section Measurements; Fast-timing Photodetectors; Detector R&D for Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Jingbo.Wang@sdsmt.edu

EMERITUS Faculty

Andrew Detwiler:

Airborne atmospheric measurements, atmospheric physics. Andrew.Detwiler@sdsmt.edu

Michael Foygel:

Condensed matter Physics, Carbon Nanotubes, Electrical conductivity, Semiconductors. Michael.Foygel@sdsmt.edu

John Helsdon:

Cloud electrification, lightning, numerical modeling, and cloud physics and dynamics. John.Helsdon@sdsmt.edu

Andre Petukhov:

Theory of Electronic Materials and Devices, Electronic Structure and Transport Properties of Solids, Semiconductor Spintronics, Magnetic nanostructures and Heterostructures, Quantum Computing. Andre.Petukhov@sdsmt.edu

Support Faculty & Staff

Michael Dowding

Physics Education, Outreach & Recruitment, Events Coordinator, Advisor: Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society Michael.Dowding@sdsmt.edu

Connie Krosschell

Senior Secretary for Department of Physics & Nano Sciences, Scheduling, Contracts, Finance & Reimbursement Connie.Krosschell@sdsmt.edu

Conducting research a mile underground Students & Faculty present at national conferences

Physics - Graduate Education - M.S. & Ph.D.

Contact Information Dr. Xinhua Bai Department of Physics Electrical Engineering/Physics Building, Room 217 (605) 394-5198 Xinhua.Bai@sdsmt.edu

Dr. Maribeth Price Dean of Graduate Education Chemistry Building, Room 2201 (605) 394-1763 Maribeth.Price@sdsmt.edu

Low student to Faculty Ratio

Overview

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths, including positions in academia, industry and at national labs. Although degree candidates may pursue specialized research foci based on the research expertise of any individual faculty members, the most significant goal of the program is to focus on research areas germane to the needs and special resources of the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). Examples of specialized research areas connected to SURF include nuclear/particle physics and astrophysics involving neutrino detection, dark matter search, and nuclear interactions, as well as condensed matter physics concentrating on novel low background radiation materials and devices. Physics is the most fundamental science that explores the underlying principles of the natural world. It is at the heart of everything, from the stars in the sky to the modern diagnostic methods in medicine, and electronics in an iPod. It is a highly rewarding discipline to study at school, university and beyond. If you are trying to ask yourself a question like "Why is the sky blue on a clear day?" "How do satellites stay in orbit?" "How does the sun generate heat?" then physics is for you. Physics is at the heart of many fundamental problems posed by science today from the search for the origin of the universe to the search for a clean renewable energy source for the future.

Degree Curriculum

A dynamic physics program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of physics. Students can choose to pursue either a thesis or non-thesis degree. M.S. Physics Option A: Thesis

Requires 19 credit hours of required core courses, 6 credit hours of electives, and 7 credit hours for thesis which leads to total of 32 credit hours. M.S. Physics Option B: Non-Thesis

Requires 19 credit hours of required core courses, 11 credit hours of electives, and 2 credit hours for research/design paper which leads to total of 32 credit hours.

Required Core Courses

PHYS 721 Electrodynamics I 3 PHYS 723 Electrodynamics II 3 PHYS 743 Statistical Mechanics 3 PHYS 751 Classical Mechanics 3 PHYS 771 Quantum Mechanics I 3 PHYS 773 Quantum Mechanics II 3 PHYS 590 Graduate Seminar 1

Subtotal: 19

Electives

PHYS 533 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3 PHYS 539 Solid State Physics I 4 PHYS 581 Mathematical Physics I 4 MES 603 Condensed Matter Physics 4 PHYS 683 Mathematical Physics II 3 PHYS 691 Independent Study 1-3 PHYS 692 Special Topics 1-3 PHYS 739 Condensed Matter Physics I 3 PHYS 749 Condensed Matter Physics II 3 PHYS 775 General Relativity 3 PHYS 779 Group Theory 3 PHYS 781 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3 PHYS 783 Quantum Field Theory 3 PHYS 785 Astrophysics and Cosmology 3 PHYS 787 Research 1-9 PHYS 788 Research or Design Paper 1-9 PHYS 791 Independent Studies 1-4 PHYS 792 Topics 1-4 PHYS 798 Thesis 1-12

Required: 13

Ph.D Physics

The Ph.D. program requires a total of 72 credit hours. Students will take 24 credit hours of required core classes, 12 hours of electives, and 36 credit hours of dissertation work. Ph.D. applicants already holding a M.S. degree may request up to 30 credits to apply to the Ph.D. credit requirement.

Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available in the form of assistantships for campus students. Students with a qualifying full time research assistantship are entitled to a stipend and full standard tuition and fees benefit. The value of most full time 12-month research assistantships typically ranges from $30,000 to $40,000. Teaching assistantships may also be available.

Campus students will automatically be considered for assistantship support based on information provided in your completed application package. Graduate students wishing to be considered for financial assistance should submit their application by March 15 for fall admittance.

Research Areas

Research is an integral aspect of the departmental activities with faculty members involved in projects across the globe. Undergraduate & Graduate students are encouraged to participate in one of the ongoing research projects at the department. The following research areas are available to students, along with many others:

• Dark matter searches

• Long-baseline neutrino physics

• Low-background counting

• Experimental astroparticle and

cosmic-ray physics

• Physics of solid-state radiation

detectors

• Nuclear physics and nuclear forensics

• Computational condensed matter

physics

• Phase transitions in ferroelectric and

magnetic materials

• Material Science

• Atmospheric physics

Undergraduate & Graduate Research at the National Level!

Continuing the Legacy

The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF)

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has the opportunity to enhance the prospects for major scientific discoveries in the US in the coming decade by supporting underground physics experiments that will profoundly advance our understanding of the physical universe.

A laboratory 4,850 feet underground in the Homestake gold mine in Lead, South Dakota, helped start a revolution in physics!

Dr. Ray Davis installed a neutrino detector in Homestake in 1965. Neutrinos are subatomic particles produced by fusion in stars, and over the course of three decades, the Davis experiment led to the discovery that the neutrinos produced in our sun change type, or "flavor," on their way to earth. The change in flavor meant neutrinos had to have at least a wisp of mass -- a wisp that required a significant change in the Standard Model of how the universe works.

Dr. Ray Davis inspects his neutrino detector under construction in the Homestake gold mine. (1965)

The Davis detector was a 110,000-gallon tank filled with perchloroethylene, a cleaning solvent. Davis

theorized that when the occasional neutrino collided with a chlorine atom it would produce an argon

atom. Using helium and charcoal, he devised a way to count the individual argon atoms -- a handful a

year -- that were produced in the tank.

The Davis solar-neutrino detector at Homestake is famous among physicists, so in the fall of 2000, after

Homestake announced it would close the mine, the proposal to convert it into an underground laboratory

spread quickly. Today hundreds of scientists from dozens of universities and laboratories are

participating in the Homestake Collaboration. It all started with Dr. Ray Davis, a nuclear chemist who got

dramatic results from a modest experiment.

21st Century Physics at the Sanford Underground Research Facility

Researchers at the Sanford Lab explore some of the most challenging questions facing 21st century physics, such as the origin of matter, the nature of dark matter and the properties of neutrinos. The facility also hosts experiments in other disciplines—including geology, biology and engineering. The Sanford Lab is located at the former Homestake gold mine, which was a physics landmark long before being converted into a dedicated science facility. Nuclear chemist Ray Davis earned a share of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2002 for a solar neutrino experiment he installed 4,850 feet underground in the mine. Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford donated $70 million to the project. The South Dakota Legislature also created the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority to operate the lab. The state Legislature has committed more than $40 million in state funds to the project, and South Dakota also obtained a $10 million Community Development Block Grant to help rehabilitate the facility.

The first two major physics experiments at the Sanford Lab were 4,850 feet underground in an area called the Davis Campus, named for the late Ray Davis. The Large Underground Xenon (LUX) experiment was housed in the same cavern excavated for Ray Davis's experiment in the 1960s. After an initial run of 80 days, LUX was determined to be the most sensitive detector yet to search for dark matter—a mysterious, yet-to-be-detected substance thought to be the most prevalent matter in the universe. LUX has recently been decommissioned and is being replaced with the larger; more sensitive LZ detector.

The MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR experiment, also on the 4850 Level, is searching for a rare phenomenon called “neutrinoless double-beta decay” that could reveal whether subatomic particles called neutrinos can be their own antiparticle. Detection of neutrinoless double-beta decay could help determine why matter prevailed over antimatter. The detector is made of the purest copper on Earth, produced onsite by means of electroforming in acid baths followed up by milling the necessary parts in the adjacent machine shop.

Another major experiment is the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) formerly known as

the Long Baseline Neutrino Experiment (LBNE) - a collaboration with Fermi National Accelerator

Laboratory (Fermilab) and Sanford Lab. Called the “next frontier of particle physics,” DUNE/LBNE will

follow neutrinos as they travel 800 miles through the earth, from FermiLab in Batavia, Ill., to Sanford

Lab in Lead SD.

The LUX dark matter detector, inside its water tank The MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR experiment. adjacent to the original Davis cavern.

Statistics for Physics Graduates

As our world continues to think smaller and more efficiently, an education in the basic functions of our universe becomes even more important. Organizations around the world see the advantage of hiring Physics majors because of their understanding of different materials and working systems. This makes a Physics graduate a literal jack-of-all-trades as they can easily apply themselves to many different areas of science and engineering. South Dakota Mines physics graduates average a starting salary > $65,000, above the national average for physics bachelors and slightly above the school average for all majors.

For up-to-date values on this data, visit www.aip.org/statistics

Student Organizations

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a professional association explicitly designed for students and their advisers. Membership, through collegiate chapters, is open to anyone

interested in physics. The only requirement for membership is that you be interested in physics. Besides physics majors, our members include majors in astronomy, chemistry, computer

science, engineering, geology, mathematics, medicine, and other fields.

Within SPS is housed Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society, which elects members on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. This unique two-in-one society operates within the American Institute of Physics, an umbrella organization for ten other professional

science societies.

Purpose and Mission

SPS is a chapter based society that exists to help students transform themselves into contributing members of the professional community. Traditional coursework develops only one

range of skills. Other skills needed to flourish professionally include effective communication and personal interactions, leadership experience, establishing a personal network of contacts,

presenting scholarly work in professional meetings and journals, research experiences, and outreach services to the campus and local communities. Through its members, advisers, chapters, and leadership, SPS enables national initiatives and local impacts within the community. SPS supports students, advisers, and departments to improve the overall

community.

Locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, the SPS offers the opportunity for these important enrichments to the student’s experience.

History

The Society of Physics Students was formed in 1968 with a constitution that combined its two "parent" organizations, The AIP Student Sections and the Sigma Pi Sigma honor society. SPS

now has over 800 chapters on campuses across the country. The associated honor society, Sigma Pi Sigma, now exists in about 575 of those chapters with over 90,000 inductees throughout its

history.

Visit our campus page & facebook to learn more about our organization including events, socials, educational outreach, community service and photo gallery:

https://sdsmt.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/physics

https://www.facebook.com/SDSMTPhysicsDepartment

Who’s Hiring

Physics Majors?

Although there are many jobs for physicists, remember that not many

of them have the word “Physics” in the job description.

Physics majors can be found in every field and industry of the job

market in the United States and throughout the world!

On the following pages you will find a comprehensive list of over

1000 companies in the U.S. that have hired physics majors within

the last decade!

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Association of College and University Educators

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

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Atek Automation

athenahealth

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Bandwidth.com

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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Berkeley Seismological Laboratory

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BigTime Software

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BKV Group

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Blackthorne

Blend Labs

Bloomberg L.P.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc

Boeing

BOK Solutions

Bombsheller

Boom Lab

Booz Allen Hamilton

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston University

Bourns Inc.

Bourns Inc.

BRG Sports (formerly Easton-Bell Sports)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Bright Power

BrightSign

Broad Institute

Bruker Nano Surfaces

Brylen Technologies

Buckle, Inc.

Bulldog Interiors Contracting

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Bureau Veritas (formerly Inspectorate America Corporation)

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

Butler America

Butterfly Network, Inc.

C2 Therapeutics

CACI International

Cakewalk

Calient Technologies

California Energy Commission

Calvert Systems

Capstone

CaptiveAire

Cardinal Solutions Group

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology

Carnegie Observatories

Casey Products

Caterpillar Inc.

Catholic University of America

Cazena

CB&I

Center for Educational Software Development

Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies

Central Hudson Gas and Electric

CERN

Cessna Aircraft Co.

CFW Associated Engineers, Inc.

Chabot Space and Science Center

Chainbridge Technologies

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.

CHF Solutions (formerly Sunshine Heart)

Chipton Ross

ChoiceStream

Cisco

Cisco Systems

City Knowledge

City Machine & Welding

City of Wichita, Kansas

Clarkston Consulting

Clearwater Analytics

Cleveland Clinic

Clever

CloudCheckr

Cobb-Vantress, Inc

Codifyd

Cogent Communications

Cognius

Cohesive Information Solutions

Coilmaster Corporation

Collaborative Solutions

Colorado Energy Research Technologies

COLSA Corporation

Columbia Engineering & Services

Columbia University

Column Technologies Inc.

ComEd Electric Utility

Comfort Institute

Communications and Power Industries

Computer Presentation Systems Inc.

Computer Pundits Corporation

Computer Upgrade King, LLC

Concord USA

Consumer Testing Laboratories

Continental Resources, Inc.

CoolComposites, Inc.

Cooling Applied Technology

Coral Life, Inc.

Core Tech Industrial

Corhart Refractories/Saint Gobain

Cornerstone Research

Corvid Technologies

Country Life LLC

Crank Logic

Cree Inc. (formerly Arkansas Power Electronics International)

Crystal Solutions

CSA Materials, Inc.

CTS Corporation

Cummins, Inc.

Curtiss Wright

Custom Microwave Inc.

CustomMade Ventures

Cyclotron Institute

D. E. Shaw Research

D+R International

Daikin Applied

Daily Thermetrics Corp.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Data Conversion Laboratory

David Evans and Associates Inc.

Davidson Technologies

DaVita

Dawson Geophysical

Dayton Die Cushions

DBRS

DC Logistics

DCX-Chol

Dealer.com

Deco Products

DEKA Research and Development

Dell EMC

Deloitte

Deloitte Consulting

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Delphix

Delta Air Lines

Department of Defense

Department of Justice

Department of the Navy

Deposition Sciences Inc.

Deutsche Bank

DeviceLab, Inc.

Devicix

Devnext, Inc

Digilant Inc.

Digital Air Strike

Dixon Valve and Coupling Co.

Doosan Fuel Cell America

DuPont

Duraloy Technologies

DXC Technology (formerly Computer Sciences Corporation)

DXP Enterprises

Dynetics, Inc.

e4sciences

EagleView Technologies

East Coast Optical Technologies, Inc.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions

EasyESI

eBeam Technologies (formerly PCT Engineered Systems)

Ebullient Cooling Inc.

EcoGreenHotel LLC

Ecolab

Egnyte

Eintern, LLC

Electroimpact, Inc.

Electromagnetic Applications

Element 1 Engineering, Inc

Element Materials Technology

Elert & Associates

Eli Lilly & Company

Eli Lilly and Company

Elion Labs LLC

Ella Engineering

Elmhurst College

Elmhurst Public Library

Elzly Technology Corporation

Embraer

EMC

Emerson Process Management

EMMES Corporation

Emory University

Emtec (formerly Intelenex)

EN Engineering

EnerNOC

Engineering and Inspection Services LLC

Enova

Entergy - Grand Gulf Nuclear Facility

Entergy Nuclear Inc.

Enviro Systems, Inc.

Envisioneering Inc.

Epic Systems Corporation

Equitable Production Company

Eurasia Foundation

Eurofins Lancaster Labs

Evans Analytical Group

EverQuote

Evigia Systems, Inc.

Evoke Technologies

Evolent Health (formerly Valence Health)

Ex3

Excella

Exelon

Exelon Corporation

Exotic Metals Forming Co.

Experis

Express Employment Professionals

Eze Software Group

Facebook

Fairfield Geotechnologies (formerly FairfieldNodal)

Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Fermilab

Fidelity Investments

Finance & Investment Society (FIS)

First Energy/Monongahela Power Co.

First Manhattan Consulting Group (FMCG Direct)

First Solar

Flatiron West

Flatirons Solutions (closed)

Flexasoft

Flex-N-Gate

Flex-N-Gate

Flinn Scientific, Inc.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Fluid Components Intl.

Focus-N-Fly Inc

Fog Creek Software

Ford AV

Ford Motor Company

Foresters Financial Services

Four Seasons

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Fresenius Medical Care

GAINSystems

Garmin

Gartner

GE Aviation

GE Healthcare

Geisinger Health System

GEL Laboratories LLC

Genentech

General Atomics

General Dynamics - Mission Systems

General Dynamics Electric Boat

General Dynamics Information Technology (formerly CSRA)

General Electric

General Mills Inc.

General Motors

Genesis Research Group

Gentex Corporation

Georgia State University

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Gessner Engineering

Glidewell Laboratories

Glint Photonics

GlobalFoundries

Golisano Institute for Sustainability - RIT

Gooch and Housego

Google

Google Inc.

Grace Manufacturing

Gradient Corporation

Grandville Printing Company

Grassland Dairy Products

Gravity Jack, Inc.

Great Plains Analytical Services

Green Resources

Greensea Systems

Grifols

GSAA, LLC

Gunderson Marine (A Greenbrier Company)

Haas Group Intl.

Haemoscope

Halliburton Energy Services

Hamamatsu

Hardwire LLC

Harris Corporation

Harris, Mackessy & Brennan, Inc.

Hartness International

Health Advances

Hewlett-Packard Company

Hewlett-Packard Inc.

Hidaka USA Inc.

High 5 Games

Higher Logic LLC

Highland Industries

Hollingsworth and Vose

Holt Sheet Metal, Inc.

Honey Science Inc.

Honeywell Aerospace

HopeSource

Horizon Media

Horizon Solar Power (formerly BrightCurrent)

HotChalk, Inc.

HP Inc.

HRL Laboratories

HSA Health Plan

Hudson Heights Pediatrics

HUF Group

HUF Group

Hunter Mechanical & Controls

Hunter's Green Community Association

Hutchinson

Hydraulic Rod Pumps Intnl.

Hysitron

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

IBM

iCubate

Idaho National Lab

Ideal Innovations, Inc.

IHS Markit

IJUS LLC

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Illumina

IMCorp

Implantech Associates Inc

Imra America

Indiana Radiology Partners

Indiana University - South Bend

Indigo Systems & Technology Consulting

Industrial Welding Supply, Inc.

INEOS

Infineon Technologies (formerly International Rectifier Co.)

Information Management Services, Inc.

Infusion

Inmarsat

Innovative Computer Software

Insight Enterprises

Inspirata, Inc.

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

Integris Group

Integrity Application Inc.

Intel

Intel Corporation

Intelligent Epitaxy Technologies

Intelligent Software Solutions

Intersystems Corporation

Intrepid Pursuits

Invenshure

inviCRO, LLC

Ion Beam Applications

IPG Photonics

ISE

ITS Technologies

ITS, Inc.

IXL Learning

J.W. Speaker

Jacobs

Jacobs Engineering

Jacobs Engineering Group

Jaros, Baum & Bolles

Jefferson Lab

JILA

Joby Aviation

John Carroll University

John Deere

Johns Hopkins University

Johnson Controls

Johnson Health Tech North America

Joint Center For Artificial Photosynthesis

Jonas Software

JP Morgan

JPMorgan Chase

JW Nutritional

K Sciences

Kaiser Permanente

Kansa Technology, LLC

Kansas State University

Kareo

Karl Storz Imaging

Kawasaki

KAYAK

KBR Wyle

KBRWyle

KDDI Global

Ke Labs

Kennedy Communications & Convergence

Kent Displays Incorporated

Key Logic

Keyot, LLC

Keysight

Kinestral Technologies

Kionix, Inc.

Kiosk Creative LLC

Kirkham Motorsports

Kitt Peak National Observatory

Kiwash Electric Cooperative

KNS Communications

Kohler Company

Kraus Hi-Tech

Krypton

Kyruus, Inc.

L&S Engineering Associates, Inc.

L-3 Communications - Crestview Aerospace

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Laptop Guy

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Leeds Forensic Systems

Lehigh Heavy Forge

Leidos

Leidos (formerly SAIC)

Leitner-Poma of America

Lensar

Lifting Gear Hire

Lighthouse Placement Services

Lineage Logistics (formerly Millard Refrigerated Services)

Lintec of America

LMATA Government Services LLC

Lockheed Martin

Logic Technologies Inc.

Logistics Health Inc.

Logos Bible Software

Long Island Technology Group

Lou Raymond and Associates

Louisiana State University

Loyola University New Orleans

Luminit

Luxtech, LLC

LZ Technology Inc.

MagAssemble, LLC

Magenic

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

Marshfield Clinic

Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MasTec Network Solutions

MasterCard International Inc.

Mayo Clinic

McDermott International (formerly Chicago Bridge & Iron Company) )

McGinley & Associates

McMaster-Carr

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Meade Instruments Corp.

Measurement Technology Laboratories

MediaMath

Medical Information Technology

Medical University of South Carolina

Medix

Medtronic

MEI Technologies

Merck

MercuryGate International

Metal-Weld Specialties Inc.

MetaMixis

Methodist Hospital for Surgery

Metrum Research Group LLC

Mevion Medical Systems

MGA Research Corporation

Michigan Instruments, Inc.

Michigan Instruments, Inc.

Micro Systems Engineering Inc.

Microfluidics International Corporation

Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

Micron Technology

MicroPower Global Corporation

Microsemi (formerly PMC-Sierra, Inc.)

Microsoft

Microsphere Computers

MicroStrategy, Inc.

Microtrac

Microvision

Mikro Systems

Minco Products

Mindtree

Mississippi State University

MIT Lincoln laboratory

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Mobis Hyundai

Modern Industries

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI)

Moen Inc.

Moog

Morgan Stanley

Morrison & Foerster

Motive Media

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Moxtek, Inc.

Mteq Inc.

Mu Sigma

Murphy Bros.

My True Inc.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Myriad Genetics

Nacco Materials Handling Group

Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

National Air and Space Intelligence Center

National Bureau of Economic Research

National Center for Atmospheric Research

National College Advising Corps

National Defense Laboratories

National Institute of Aerospace

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Instruments

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR)

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

Naval Surface Warfare Center

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division

Navigant Consulting

Nerds On Call

Networks InMocean

New England Controls

New Flyer

New Source Technology

New York University Langone Center for Biomedical Imaging

Newgrange Design

NextFAB

NIC, Inc.

Nissin Brake Ohio

Noah Towe Consulting

Nol-Tec Systems, Inc.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)

North Pole Engineering

Northern Contours

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital ATK)

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northwest Acute Care Specialist

Northwest Medical Physics Center

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University

Novantas

Nuance Systems Inc.

Nufit Media

Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

OCD Tech

Ohio State University

Ohio Supercomputer Center

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Olapic

Omniclaim inc.

Omnico Group

Omnigon

On-Board

OnDeck

OnShift

OpenDNS

OpenROV

Opower

Optical Engines Inc.

Optikos

Optimax Systems Inc.

Optum

Ora Clinical Inc.

Oracle

Oracle (formerly BigMachines)

Oregon Physics LLC

Oregon State University

OSIsoft

Ozone International

P.W. Enterprises

Pace Analytical Services

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Padget Technologies Inc.

Pakedge Device & Software

Palantir Technologies

Panasonic Avionics

Pantex Plant

Paragon Robotics

Parasoft Corporation

Park Systems

Parthenon Software Group

Particle Technology Labs

Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pathfinder LLC

Patton Computers

Pearl Meyer & Partners

Pegasystems

Pegasystems Inc.

Pellego

Pennsylvania State University

Pentree Engineering

Perficient Inc.

Personify Inc.

Pervasive

Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC

Pharmaron (formerly Xceleron)

Philadelphia School Partnership

Photonics Industries International

Phunware

PhysAssist

PhysAssist Scribes Inc.

Physical Sciences Inc.

Physio-Control Inc

Pictometry

Piedmont Drilling and Blasting

Pinnacle Foods Group

PlasmaChip

Plymouth Grating Laboratory

Plymouth Tube

PNC Financial Services Group

Polarity Inc.

Polymer Technology Center

Power Cellular

Power Drives Inc.

PPG Industries

Pratt and Whitney

Precision Castparts Corporation

Precision Gasket Company (PGC)

Prestige Technical Services

PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Princeton Optronics

Process Dynamics

ProCure Proton Therapy Center

Procure Treatment Centers

Productivity Quality Inc.

Project Hosts

Prometheus Group

Proto Labs Inc.

Provenir

PS Energy Group

Public Safety Systems Inc.

PVP Advanced Electro-Optical Systems

Pyramid Environmental and Engineering, PC

Qualified Technical Services

Quality Managment Solutions

Quality Managment Solutions

Quantel USA

Quantopian, Inc.

QuEST Global

QuEST Global

Questcare

Quinstar Technology

Quintiq

Quorum Business Solutions

Radiance Technologies

Radiant Vision Systems

RadiumOne

Raisbeck Engineering

RallyPoint Networks

Rand Machine

Randstad Technologies

Rani Engineering

Rapid Response Monitoring

Raytheon

Razorfish

ReadyTalk

Red Hat, Inc.

Red Head Steering Gears

Red Ventures

Renaissance Learning Inc

ResourcePro

Retronix Intl.

Revenue Solutions, Inc.

Reynolds and Reynolds

RGBSI

Rhode Island Hospital

Rice Lake Weighing Systems

RISI

Robert Half

Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Collins

RPS Iris Environmental

RSI

RuleTek

Rush University Medical Center

Rypyl

S&ME, INC

S.S. Papadopulos & Associates, Inc.

Sabre Systems

Sage Automation

Sagentia Inc

SAIC

Santa Barbara Design and Build

Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics

SAP Software

SBB Research Group

Scaled Composites

SCE&G

Schepens Eye Research Institute

Schneider Electric

Schwartz & Associates Incorporated

Science and Technology Policy Institute

Science Systems & Applications, Inc.

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI)

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA)

Scribe America

Seagate

SEAKR Engineering

Securian Financial Group

Sentera

Serco

Serenity Forge

SETI Institute

SGS

SGS (formerly Accutest Laboratories)

SGS North America

Sheetz, Inc.

Sheridan Production

Sick Inc.

Siemens

Siemens PLM

Sigma Space Corporation

Silicon Mechanics

SimVentions, Inc.

Single Digits, Inc.

Skanska

Skyefish

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Smartech Systems, Inc.

Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Snowy Range Instruments

Socratic Technologies

SoftTech, LLC

Solbright Energy Solutions

Soliculture

Solution Source Consulting

Sonoscan

SOTA Imaging

Soundtraxx

Southern Nuclear Operating Company

Southwest Regional Medical Center

SoVa Motion

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX)

Space Science and Engineering Center

Space Telescope Science Institute

Spherion Staffing Agency

SPX - TCI International

SRA International Inc.

SSI Technologies

SSM Health - St. Anthony (formerly Saint Anthony Hospital)

Stanford University

STATS LLC

STERIS Laboratories, Inc. (formerly Biotest Laboratories)

Stonebrooke Engineering

StormGeo (formerly Applied Weather Technology)

Strymon Engineering

STS Technical Services

Sullivan UV

Surgical Center of Greensboro

Symantec Corp.

Symbio Robotics

Syncsort (formerly Vision Solutions, Inc.)

Syntec Optics

Systems Engineering Group

TakeLessons

Tank Utility

Target

Tata Consultancy Services

TecAce Software Ltd.

Technology Service Corporation

Techtop Industries

Tekla Research

Teksystems

Teleworld Solutions

TEN7 Interactive

Tesla Inc.

The Boeing Company

The Cadmus Group, Inc.

The Dubin Group

The Pike Company

The Research Board

The Rockport Group

The Vitality Group

The Wyss Institute

Thermotron

ThinAir Labs, LLC

Think Big Analytics (formerly Claraview)

Third Dimension Technologies

Thomson Reuters

ThorLabs, Inc.

ThoughtWorks

TigerStop

TMC Technologies

T-Metrics, Inc.

Tokyo Electron America

Tokyo Electron, FSI Inc.

ToolWorks

Toshiba

Total Specialties USA

TransMarket Group

Transonic Combustion

TransPerfect

TrellisWare Technologies

Tribute, Inc.

Trison Construction Inc.

TruHorizon Environmental Solutions (formerly Principle Energy Services)

TTI Floor Care North America

TurboSquid

Turner Broadcasting

Turner Construction Company

TUV SUD America

Twitter Inc.

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

Uber

UCO Lick Observatory

UCSB Experimental Cosmology Group

UGN

UGN

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying, LLC (UELS)

UL LLC

Ulma Form Works Inc.

Underwriters Laboratories

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

United Launch Alliance

United State Air Force

United States Army

United States Army Corps of Engineers

United States Bowling Congress

United States Department of Defense

United States Department of Defense (DoD)

United States Food and Drug Administration

United States Marine Corps

United States Naval Air Systems Command

United States Navy

United States Patent and Trademark Office

United States Steel Corporation

Unites States Air Force

Universal Photonics Inc.

Universal Software Solutions, Inc.

Universities Space Research Association

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Irvine

University of California, San Francisco

University of Central Florida

University of Chicago

University of Georgia

University of Iowa

University of Michigan Health Systems

University of Nebraska

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Pennsylvania

University of Texas at Austin

University of Utah

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin System

Urban Engineers, Inc.

US Medical IT

USAA

Ushio

UST Global

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Vanderbilt University

Varian Medical Systems

Velcro

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

Ventura Telephone

Veracode

Versant Medical Physics and Radiation Safety

Vesta Technology

Vestmark

Vias System

Vibration, Impact, and Pressure Sensors

Victorious Inc.

VideoAmp

Virgin Galactic

Visimax Technologies

Vision Systems, Inc.

Visiongate, Inc.

Vital Intel

Vocal Technologies

Voith Hydro Inc.

VTS

Waitr Inc.

Walk Vascular

Walt Disney World Resorts

Wavefront Technology

Wayfair

Weatherford International

Webasto

Webasto

Welkin Sciences

Wendel Energy Services, LLC

WesBanco Inc.

West Coast Magnetics

Westar Energy

Weston Solutions

Wiblits INC

Wireless Information Networks

WiserTogether

WorldLink

Wyatt Aerosol

Wyle

X2 Biosystems

Xchanger Inc.

Xi3 Corporation

Xtreme Manufacturing

Xylem Inc.

Yale University

Yardi Systems, Inc.

Yelp

Zeiss Industrial Metrology

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (formerly TRW Automotive)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (formerly TRW)

Ziff Brothers Investments

Zions Bancorporation

Zoot Enterprises Inc.

ZS Associates