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
Wilson Spools and de Sitter Quantum Gravity High Energy Theory
Speaker: Claire Zukowski (University of Minnesota Duluth)
Apr 7, 2025 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy,, Seminar Room: M102
The Dark Side of Massive Galaxies and New Light with JWST Astronomy
Speaker: Christina Williams (National Optical Infrared Astronomy Research Lab)
Apr 8, 2025 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy,, Seminar Room: M102
HEPEC Seminar HEPEC
Speaker: Yash Aggarwal (University of California, Riverside)
Apr 17, 2025 @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, Seminar Room:, M102
Latest News
Aggieland Welcomes The Annual Physics & Engineering Festival This Saturday
From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festival-goers will have the opportunity to explore a range of fun experiments and displays designed to showcase key science and technology concepts. Texas A&M faculty, staff and students will be available to guide the activities. In addition to the hands-on demonstrations, the Festival will feature two performances of the […]
Recognizing Excellence: Seven Arts And Sciences Faculty Named To Endowed Chairs
Dr. José Luis Bermúdez is a professor of philosophy and former holder of the Samuel Rhea Gammon Professorship of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, and educated at St. Paul’s School, London, and King’s College, Cambridge (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.), Bermúdez joined Texas A&M in 2010. Before coming to Texas A&M, he was […]
Texas A&M Astronomers Recap Observational Opportunities Realized Through Dark Energy Survey
To date, only 5% of the universe’s content has been defined, known as ordinary matter that forms us and our surroundings. The remaining 95% is made up of two exotic entities that have never been produced in the laboratory and whose physical nature is still unknown — dark matter, which accounts for 25% of the […]