The George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy builds on the interface between Astrophysics, High Energy Experiment, and High Energy Theory to advance our knowledge and understanding of the Universe. We explore the Universe from the lightest particles to its most massive structures through vibrant research programs centered on theory, observations, and experiments. We are dedicated to sharing our knowledge and the excitement of discovery through education and public outreach, conferences, workshops, and a visitors’ program. The Mitchell Institute is part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science at Texas A&M University.
Upcoming Events
Higher-form Symmetries and Anomalies on a Lattice High Energy Theory
Speaker: Anton Kapustin (California Institute of Technology)
Feb 2, 2026 @ 12:45pm - 1:45pm | Online
Rewriting the History of Astronomy Through the Study of Ancient Observatories Astronomy
Speaker: Laurie Rousseau-Nepton (University of Toronto)
Feb 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy
Hints of New Physics from the KM3NeT and ANITA Anomalies HEPEC
Speaker: Dibya S. Chattopadhyay (Oklahoma State University)
Feb 5, 2026 @ 11:30am - 12:30pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy
Latest News
Giant Magellan Telescope Organization Appoints New President
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) organization has appointed Daniel T. Jaffe, a Texan with a long history of successful astronomic research and project leadership, its new president. The esteemed astronomy professor has served as vice president of research at the University of Texas (U.T.) at Austin for nearly a decade and played a key role […]
Texas A&M Advances Giant Magellan Telescope Project as NSF Greenlights Final Design
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) has officially entered its final design phase, marking a pivotal milestone in the construction of one of the most powerful ground-based telescopes in history. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently approved the project’s progression, unlocking potential federal support that brings the telescope one step closer to “first light.” This milestone […]
STAR POWER: WoodNext Foundation Funding Fuels Texas A&M Research At The Forefront Of Nuclear Astrophysics
“Our nuclear data feed into astrophysical models, but we need to be able to test the results of these models against reality,” Adsley added. “The observational work done by members of the astronomy group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy here at Texas A&M is vital in helping us understand the impact of our […]