Kansas State University Department of Physics

09/10/2026

Physics grad students are always ready to tackle a challenge—even after the final whistle! 💜

Following the Wildcats’ win over Nicholls last weekend, members of the Physics Graduate Student Council (PGSC) rolled up their sleeves to clean up a few sections under the bright lights of Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

This cleanup effort was a fantastic way for our students to serve the university community while raising funds for upcoming PGSC activities and events.

Great work, Wildcats! 💜👏

09/09/2026

Thinking about leveling up your degree? Come talk physics with our undergraduate program director Dr. J.T. Laverty and academic advisor Devon Hoffman-Colburn at the Discovery Expo today!

Curious about adding a physics major, double major, or minor? Physics pairs well with almost any STEM degree—and we’ve got plenty of opportunities to put your physics skills to work.

Stop by to learn more about exciting undergraduate research opportunities, explore what a physics degree can add to your career, and ask us your burning quantum questions!

Plus, you can enter for a chance to win some of that $3,000! 💰

Come see why physics might be the perfect addition to your academic journey!

📍 Where: Student Union Courtyard
⏰ When: TODAY (Wed, Sept. 9) | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thinking about changing your major or adding a minor or certificate? Wondering about research and other applied learning opportunities?

Visit the College of Arts and Sciences Discovery Expo on Wed to chat with any of our departments about their offerings and enter our scholarship drawing! We'll be giving away $3,000!

All K-State students are welcome.

Wed., Sept. 9
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union Courtyard

09/04/2026

The Department of Physics will be closed on Monday for Labor Day alongside the rest of campus—giving everyone a chance to rest, recharge, and lower their kinetic energy after K-State Sports Football kicks off the season on Saturday!

Let’s watch the team apply maximum force, transfer that momentum down the field, and bring home the first WIN of the season for the Cats and Coach Klein! 🏈💜

We’ll resume normal operations on Tuesday. Have a safe, fun, and high-momentum Labor Day weekend!

08/28/2026

Week 1: SURVIVED.

Whether you spent the week battling quantum mechanics, finding your classrooms, or consuming dynamic amounts of coffee—you made it.

Your weekend status report:

System Entropy: High.
Potential Energy: Maxed out.
Current State: Ground state (couch).

Recharge your batteries and let your brain relax over the weekend.

Great job, Wildcats! ⚛️☕📚

08/25/2026

MS Thesis & Farewell Celebration!

Join us tomorrow afternoon to celebrate Wren Sanders! Wren completed their MS this summer and will soon be relocating to the East Coast. Let’s gather to congratulate them on earning their degree and wish them all the best on their next chapter.

🗓️ Date: Tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug 26)

⏰ Time: 3:30 PM

📍 Location: 119 Cardwell Hall

Hope to see you there to give Wren a warm send-off! 💜

08/24/2026

Join us this afternoon as our department head, Tim Bolton, kicks off the fall semester with our welcome colloquium!

📍 Note the Room Change!

Colloquium: 4:30 PM | Cardwell 103

Refreshments: 4:15 PM | Cardwell 119 (Cookies & Coffee ☕🍪)

Come early to grab a snack, make some new connections, and stick around for the talk. We hope to see you there!

08/24/2026

Welcome back to campus Wildcats!

Whether you’re feeling the pressure or building up momentum, here’s your unofficial physics-inspired guide to navigating the new semester:

Momentum: Keep moving forward! Even small steps can build into something powerful over time.

Gravity: It’s not just a law of physics—it’s what brings us back together. Great things happen when awesome minds occupy the same space!

Thermodynamics: Entropy says room chaos is only going to increase as the semester goes on. Don’t fight the universe—schedule some time to tidy up!

Coffee Kinetics: Converting caffeine into productivity, late-night problem-solving, and questionable sleep schedules since day one.

What class, club, or campus activity are you most excited to collide with this semester? Drop it in the comments! 👇

08/21/2026

The countdown is on Wildcats! One more weekend before we kick off the fall semester.

Recharge, relax, and enjoy the weekend before we put things into motion on Monday! We look forward to seeing you back on campus for the first day of classes!

08/18/2026

We're welcoming our new Physics (& Math) graduate students as department orientation begins tomorrow where we’re kicking things off with two important sessions to support your grad school journey:

💡 Financial Wellness with PowercatFinancial
🧠 Mental Health & Student Wellbeing with Lafene CAPS

Join us alongside department leadership as we share resources to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

We can't wait to see you there! 💜

08/17/2026

A huge welcome to our new physics graduate students who we will plan to feature individually soon! 🎉

Today marks their very first day as Graduate Teaching Assistants in our department as they dive headfirst into Orientation week!

We are excited to have this bright new cohort joining the team. They’ll be spending the week prepping to inspire, teach, and mentor our undergrads—while taking the first big steps in their own graduate journey.

Good luck everyone, you're going to do great!