Research

Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy students at Beloit College participate in research while at Beloit. In fact, many engage in multiple research opportunities: Beloit College faculty-mentored research during the academic year or summerandresearch at universities and in government and private sectors during summers.

Research allows students to apply knowledge from theoretical classes and skills developed in laboratory experiences to real world problems that neither have known solutions, nor are necessarily solvable. No matter the setting, students will spend a considerable amount of time on their own investigating a problem.

This is by design: anyone working in physics, engineering, or astronomy must be prepared to take on problems for which they may think they are ill-equipped. They must also draw on the knowledge and skills previously acquired, and learn anew.

This is how physicists, engineers, and astronomers innovate and contribute.