Physics and Engineering

Explore Our Programs

Learn more about our Physics and Engineering programs, meet our faculty, learn about scholarships, internships, research opportunities and more.

Physics Program

Learn more about the four physics tracks and minor, curricular distinctives, research opportunities, scholarships, internships, career opportunities, student activities, and more!

Physics

Engineering Program

Learn more about the 4-Year Engineering and 3-2 Dual Degree Engineering programs, courses and requirements, student activities and more.

Engineering

What's Happening?

Recent news from the Physics and Engineering Department at Wheaton College

Wheaton Student Reaches for the Moon

Ethan Frattarelli ’28 interned at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC).

Faculty Student Research

Active research programs with many avenues for students to get involved.

Faculty Research Areas

Find Out About CUWIP 2025

Wheaton College women physics and engineering students attend CUWIP 2025.

Learn About CUWIP 2025

Meet the Department Chair of Physics and Engineering and Professor of Physics

Darren Craig, Ph.D.

I would love to connect with you! Email me at physics@wheaton.edu to explore pursuing your physics or engineering degree.

Email Darren Craig

Meet Our FacultyMeet Our Faculty Physics and Engineering Faculty

BHS Faculty serve all majors in the department. Several of our majors also partner with faculty from other departments. View all the Physics and Engineering Faculty and Staff to see the full listing of faculty who teach and support students in our department.

Faculty and Staff

The Planewave telescope at Wheaton College

Studying the Stars

Wheaton College Observatory

The Wheaton College Observatory is located on the roof of the Meyer Science Center and is open from mid-September through mid-November in the fall and from mid-March through the end of April in the spring. Normal openening hours are 8-10 PM Monday through Friday when skies are favorable.

Observatory

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Location and Contact Info

Visit us in the beautiful

Meyer Science Center

Third Floor

430 Howard St,
Wheaton, IL 60187

630.752.5007
physics@wheaton.edu

Next Steps for Prospective Students

Interested in studying with the Physics and Engineering Department at Wheaton? Request more information or start your application today.

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Department of Physics and Engineering