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2025 Project Descriptions for the Rogers Program
Summer science research opportunities
2024Q&A with Albert Bae, Assistant Professor of Physics
Albert Bae’s research includes electromagnetism, quantum physics, and mechanics.
humanities, researchPaid Summer Research Enables Faculty-Student Collaboration
Over the summer, Lewis & Clark offers students paid, hands-on research experiences that rival those of graduate-level institutions.
top storyNSF Grant to Enhance the Teaching of Biomedical Imaging
The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year $400,000 grant to Professor of Physics Bethe Scalettar at Lewis & Clark and Professor of Physics Ralph Widenhorn at Portland State University. The funding will be used to create biomedical imaging lab activities that will be used in undergraduate courses around the country in conjunction with their related textbook.
2023Q&A with Ben Olsen, Assistant Professor of Physics
Assistant Professor of Physics Ben Olsen’s research examines exotic quantum phases using gasses of ultracold atomic lithium in order to study their dynamical behavior.
2023 Project Descriptions for Rogers Program
Summer science research
Pamplin Fellows Announce 2022 Teacher of the Year
Associate Professor of Physics Michael Broide is the 2022 Teacher of the Year.community engagement, Portland, sustainabilityTiny House Emerges From Big Vision
L&C’s student-led Tiny House Club is building a sustainable dwelling for a Portland-area nonprofit.New Minor Focuses on Earth’s Interrelated Systems
Lewis & Clark students will soon be able to pursue a new interdisciplinary minor in Earth system science.Computer Science and Mathematics Major, faculty, Mathematics Minor, Physics MajorReaching the Moon Thanks to Physics, Theatre, Math, and Dance
The supportive liberal arts community Ben Kolligs BA ’18 found at L&C provided him opportunities to discover his passion in robotics and to advance his career, even before he graduated. Next up, graduate studies in robotics at Carnegie Mellon University!2021 Rogers Science Research Tuesday Talks
Student-faculty collaborative researchfaculty, Mathematics Major, Physics MajorNational Science Foundation Honors Two Alumni
Two recent Lewis & Clark alumni have been awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Three other L&C alumni have been given honorable mentions.
- EVENTS May 10: 10:00am - 11:30am
Olin Sciences Graduation Reception
Graduation reception for BCMB, Chemistry, and Physics
May 10, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Physics is located in Olin Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
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email physics@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7530
fax 503-768-7369
Chair Steve Tufte
Physics
Lewis & Clark
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