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
HET Seminar High Energy Theory
Speaker: Hector Parra De Freitas (Harvard University)
Aug 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
HET Seminar High Energy Theory
Speaker: Manki Kim (Stanford University)
Sep 9, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
HET Seminar High Energy Theory
Speaker: Ibrahima Bah (Johns Hopkins University)
Sep 16, 2024 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, M102
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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 […]
Texas A&M Astrophysicist Krista Smith Named To ESA-NASA Science Team
Dr. Krista Lynne Smith, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas A&M University, has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astrophysics Division to serve on the joint European Space Agency (ESA)-NASA Science Team for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission, which is set to begin […]
Giant Magellan Telescope Enclosure Ready For Construction
IDOM began developing the Giant Magellan Telescope enclosure design more than two years ago following a competitive, global search and extensive evaluation process. “Our team approached the challenge of the Giant Magellan Telescope enclosure, knowing that this structure would be responsible for enabling some of the most important scientific discoveries of our lifetimes,” said IDOM […]