Department News

Department Welcomes New Faculty Alex Klotz

Our latest addition to the Physics and Astronomy Department faculty is Alexander (Alex) Raphael Klotz. His research focus is interdisciplinary, at the interface of soft condensed matter and biophysics.

Physics Teachers in High Demand

Physics teachers are in high demand thanks to a shift in science standards. But the move to implement Next Generation Science Standards has exacerbated the shortage of physics instructors. That's where the Physics and Astronomy Department comes in.

Long Beach Ranked Among Nation's Best for Awarding Physics Degrees to Diverse Students

CSU Long Beach has been recognized as ​being among the nation's highest awarders of physics degrees by the American Physical Society, especially to women and underrepresented minorities.