Physics Faculty

Ben Carlson, Ph.D. (Department Chair)

Searches for new fundamental particles at the Large Hadron Collider.

Robert Haring-Kaye, Ph.D.

Smashes atoms together at large-scale particle accelerator laboratories.

Jennifer (Ito) Gee, Ph.D.

Helped build millimeter-wavelength telescopes as part of the Simons Array in Chile.

Will Allison, M.S. Lab Manager, Instructor

A mechanical design engineer with extensive experience in CAD and prototyping.

Michael Sommermann, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Physics

A nuclear physicist who takes astronomical photos.

Ken Kihlstrom, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Physics

Demonstrates physics by lying on a bed of nails and walking on hot coals.