- Separate Laboratories for Physical Science, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Upper-Level Nanotechnology, Upper-Level Optics, Upper-Level Plasma Physics and more
- An array of physics equipment: Leybold Didactic X-ray Apparatus with variable wavelength; Nanosurf Scanning Tunneling Microscope with atomic resolution; Ocean Optics UV/VIS fiber optic spectrometer; an assortment of lasers
- Peirce Planetarium: its 40-foot dome, one of the largest in the state, has a precision-engineered star ball that combines optical and electro-mechanical technology
- Extensive research opportunities
In Pennsylvania Western University’s Department of Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics, you’ll learn to think creatively and critically as you solve complex problems, learn the methods of scientific inquiry and study the properties of the world around us.
Our supportive faculty and small class sizes foster a personal, caring atmosphere where you can get involved in the research process early in your academic career.
Hands-on learning opportunities are endless with our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment:
With a degree from PennWest’s Department of Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics, you’ll
be ready for a variety of positions in industry, government or academia, or you can
pursue an advanced degree.
Department Chair
Marc Sylvester
Edinboro Campus
msylvester@pennwest.edu
Assistant Chairs
Maggie Habeeb
California Campus
habeeb@pennwest.edu
Matt Price
California Campus
price@pennwest.edu
Department Faculty and Staff