Department of Physics at Loyola University New Orleans

Welcome to the Department of Physics

Inspiring awe in the structure of the universe

Physics is the science of how things work. Physicists study everything from subatomic particles, to the properties of materials used to construct electronic devices, to the laws that govern the universe on the largest scales. These endeavors require a combination of ‘hands on’ experiments, theory based on mathematical laws and models, and computation often used to bring the theory and experiment together. The boundaries between disciplines such and chemistry, physics and biology are inherently fuzzy and interdisciplinary fields such as biophysics, geophysics and chemical physics are at the forefront of much of today’s research.

The Department of Physics offers Bachelor of Science degrees in physics, pre-engineering, pre-health physics and liberal arts physics. Upper level courses have small class sizes where students can get individual attention. In addition to course work, students are encouraged to get involved in research with our faculty.

Student Successes

Four students inducted to Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society

Holly Gardner, Jonathan Lucio, Warner Sevin, and Jamal Lawson inducted to Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society

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Faculty Successes

College celebrates long-time members of Physics Department

College celebrates 144 years of service to Loyola of three long-time members of Physics Department

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Alumni Successes

Hiram Mechling (Pre-Eng. '04) attended the UN Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen

Hiram Mechling (Pre-Engineering '04) was nominated to attend the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen in December 2009.

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