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
The String Potential Energy High Energy Theory
Speaker: Savdeep Sethi (University of Chicago)
Apr 22, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | MIST M102, Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, College Station, Texas, 77843, Central Texas, United States
HET Seminar High Energy Theory
Speaker: Eric Sharpe (Virginia Tech)
Apr 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
Quest for the Most Distant Universe Astronomy
Speaker: Seiji Fujimoto (University of Texas, Austin)
Apr 30, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm | MIST M102, Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, College Station, Texas, 77843, Central Texas, United States
Latest News
Eight Arts & Sciences Faculty Elected As 2023 AAAS Fellows
Eight professors in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University have been elected as 2023 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most distinguished honors within the scientific community. Dr. Ping Chang (Oceanography), Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova (Physics and Astronomy), Dr. François Gabbaï (Chemistry), Dr. Michael Hall (Chemistry), […]
Physics & Engineering Festival On Tap For Saturday
Texas A&M University invites audiences across Texas, the nation and the world to get up-close and personal with science and technology outreach at the 2024 Physics and Engineering Festival, set for Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the George P. Mitchell ’40 Physics Building on the Texas A&M campus. As in years past, […]
An Eclipse In Aggieland: What To Expect And Why It Matters
Although Bryan-College Station is not within the eclipse’s path of totality, cities such as Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Kerrville, northwest San Antonio, most of Austin, Waco and the majority of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are, along with many smaller towns, Spilker says. “I highly recommend traveling to be inside the path of totality,” Spilker added. “I […]