Junior and senior physics and astronomy majors who are members of the University of Iowa Honors Program may take 6-8 s.h. of 029:099 Undergraduate Research and conduct an investigation with the guidance of a faculty member as part of their programs for the B.A. or B.S. with honors in physics, applied physics, or astronomy. They must present a written research report (honors thesis) and describe the results of the research at a departmental seminar.

Membership in the University of Iowa Honors Program requires that students maintain a cumulative University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33. The University of Iowa Honors Program supports Honors Program students with many activities, scholarships and programs.

To find out more about the Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Honors Program, contact the Honors Advisor.

Physics and Astronomy Honors Advisor

Prof. Vincent Rodgers
513 Van Allen Hall
Phone: (319) 335-1219
Email: vincent-rodgers@uiowa.edu

Honors degree requirements

• Be a member of the UI Honors Program
• Fulfill the regular requirements for a Physics, Applied Physics or Astronomy BS or BA degree
• Maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.33.
• Complete a research project under the guidance of a faculty member, either with credit through 029:099 Undergraduate Research or without credit.
• Write an honors thesis.
• Describe the results of research at a department seminar. The spring Honors Colloquium is one such venue, in which undergraduate students present 10 minute oral presentations of their research findings.

Honors Program application forms and deadlines