Purdue Physics & Astronomy

We loved hearing stories and sharing memories with our graduates this week! Best of luck in your next chapter, Boilermakers!

News Release! Purdue had 3 Goldwater Scholars for 2026! 🎉 All 3 are part of the Class of 2027: Charles Behrman (@purduenuclear ), Shreya Krishnan (@purduebme ), and Ishaan Singh (@purduephysastro honors physics and @purduechemistry biochemistry). Read about it on Purdue Today (🔗in bio): https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/2026/Q2/3-boilermakers-named-goldwater-scholars/ Interested in applying? Contact @purdue_niso at [email protected]. @PurdueEngineers @PurdueScience @lifeatpurdue @goldwaterscholars @purduehonors_community @purduehonors @shreya.k231 @FishyIshyFishy @charlie_behrman #PurdueNISO #SparkYourSuccess #Purdue #GoldwaterScholarship

The newest alumni! Congrats College of Science grads! #boilerup

Congratulations to Nitin Samarth- alumnus of Purdue Physics and Astronomy on being named a Distinguished Science Alumni for 2026! @PurdueforLifeFoundation #PurdueScience #Science #PurduePhysAstro #Physics #Astronomy #Alumni

Hello everyone ! My name is Dennise Valadez and I am a 3rd year Physics PhD student here at Purdue. My research is primarily focused on the Moon (EAPS) 🌙 In particular I use numerical modeling to investigate the evolution of the surface as a result of impact cratering. Today I will be sharing a day in my life as a graduate student so please feel free to follow along and ask any questions ! Excited to connect with you all ✨ #purdue#physics#science

Congratulations #Purdue @purduephysastro , @purduechemistry (Biochemistry), and @purduehonors Junior, Ishaan Singh, on being named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar! @lifeatpurdue @purduescience @purduehonors_community @goldwaterscholars @FishyIshyFishy @purdue_niso #PurdueNISO #SparkYourSuccess #GoldwaterScholarship #Physics #Biochemistry

At the APS Global Physics Summit, APS TV is exploring the science pushing the boundaries of what we know—from the origins of the cosmos to the future of energy and matter itself. These institutions are driving discovery at the frontiers of physics. Featuring: Weinberg Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Texas at Austin Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) TU Wien Physics & Astronomy Department, Purdue University NSRI (Nuclear Science Research Institute), Japan Atomic Energy Agency Xcimer Energy Follow APS TV for more stories from the world’s largest gathering of physicists. #APSGlobalPhysicsSummit #APSTV #Physics #ScienceDiscovery #APSSummit26

Hello everyone, please join us we will be having our general body meeting next week Monday ! The topic of our general body meeting will be on the national Sacnas conference 2026 later this year. All new members are welcome to join. #sacnas#purdue

Do you want to be an astronaut? We have an astronaut training program! From an overland survival training expedition to flight training, scuba diving, and more, this three-week Maymester program prepares you to become the next name on Purdue’s list of astronaut alumni. For questions regarding the program or the application, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Astronaut Training Program Lead, Sam Waymire ([email protected]). Apply today using the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Applications close March 1st. We want you for Crew-4!

Houston, we have a solution for your Thursday night plans! 🚀👩‍🚀 Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to train like an astronaut? Whether you’re dreaming of flying to Mars one day or just curious about life in an analog habitat, this is your chance to learn more about our astronaut training program. Join SEARCH for our exclusive Paneling Event! We’re bringing together past analog astronaut crew members to answer questions and share what it’s really like to live and work in simulated space environments. From SCUBA to flight ops and engineering challenges, come see how you can get involved in the next mission. #purdue #astronauttraining #purdueastronauts #purdueengineering #purduescience #boilermakers #nasa #stem

Ready to plug into a role where every fix fuels the next giant leap? Bring your electronics expertise to the heart of discovery. @purduephysastro is hiring an Electronics Instrumentation Specialist to keep Purdue’s research running at full power; troubleshooting, repairing and innovating on the tools that drive big breakthroughs in the lab. Click the link in bio for more information!

Introducing our first speaker in our Speaker Spotlight Series, Aastha Patel! As a senior physics student at Purdue, Aastha Patel bridges scientific inquiry and social impact. Her passion for making knowledge accessible drove her to develop a unique language-learning tool that meets learners where they are. Aastha’s work reflects her belief that understanding the universe is only half the journey. The other half is understanding each other. Outside the lab, she can be found reading, solving puzzles, or exploring nature, always curious about what is next.