NC State Physics Celebrates 100th Anniversary

November 3 – November 4
NC State Physics celebrates its 100th anniversary on Nov. 3-4, 2017. Since its founding in 1917, the department has built a proud history of award-winning research and teaching that has shaped generations of students. NASA astronaut Christina Koch and WIRED blogger, Rhett Allain, both alumni of NC State’s Department of Physics, will be the featured speakers.

The Department of Physics NC State dates all the way back to 1894, when Lieutenant Richard Henderson joined the faculty as a professor of physics and military science. In the 1950s, the department spawned the nation’s first academic nuclear reactor program. And in 1990, when President George H.W. Bush wanted to learn about advanced research and technology at NC State, he visited our department. Few physics programs anywhere have such a rich tradition.

The department encompasses multiple research programs covering various challenging and interesting aspects such as developing new ways to make better solar cells, finding neutrinos, and uncovering the mysteries of the universe. The department also partners with many national labs across the country including Berkley, Oak Ridge and Los Alamos.

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