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
How to Transition from Academia to the National Labs (and What You Can Do When You Get There) HEPEC
Speaker: Jeffrey Berryman (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
Oct 17, 2024 @ 10:00am - 11:00am | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
Determinants and Branes in Twisted Holography High Energy Theory
Speaker: Kasia Budzik (Harvard University)
Oct 21, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
Magnetism and Morphology in the Interstellar Medium Astronomy
Speaker: Susan Clark (Stanford University)
Oct 22, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
Latest News
Giant Magellan Telescope Begins Primary Mirror Support System Testing
“This intricate system took years of designing, building and testing by a team of specialized engineers and technicians,” said Tomas Krasuski, principal software and system test engineer for the Giant Magellan Telescope. “Every single component was thoroughly tested before integrating it into the system. Now that we’ve installed the mirror segment, we are excited to […]
Hagler Institute Announces 2024-25 Fellows, Including Six Working With Texas A&M Arts & Sciences
Six of the 19 Hagler Institute for Advanced Study Fellows for 2024-25 will be hosted by or affiliated with Texas A&M Arts and Sciences, including five National Academy of Sciences members and one National Academy of Engineering member.…Read More→ The post Hagler Institute Announces 2024-25 Fellows, Including Six Working With Texas A&M Arts & Sciences appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Two Arts & Sciences Faculty Selected As 2024 Chancellor’s EDGES Fellows
Mahapatra joined the Texas A&M Department of Physics and Astronomy in 2008 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 2000 and completing postdoctoral work at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A member of the George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, he is an international expert in […]