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
A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist Astronomy
Speaker: Majid Latif (Sysco)Mar 27, 2023 @ 11:30am - 12:30pm | MUNN 200A, Munnerlyn Astronomical Laboratory, College Station, Texas, 77843, Central Texas, United States
The Sterile Neutrino is Dead, Long Live the Sterile Neutrino! HEPEC
Speaker: Mark Ross-Lonergan (Los Alamos National Laboratory)Mar 29, 2023 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm | MIST M102, Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, College Station, Texas, 77843, Central Texas, United States
TBA Astronomy
Speaker: Michael Busch (University of California, San Diego)Apr 3, 2023 @ 11:30am - 12:30pm | MIST M102, Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy, College Station, Texas, 77843, Central Texas, United States
Latest News
Suntzeff Elected As 2023 American Astronomical Society Fellow
Texas A&M astronomer Nick Suntzeff is one of 22 American Astronomical Society members honored for enhancing and sharing humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe through personal achievement and extraordinary service to the astronomical sciences and to the AAS.…Read More→ The post Suntzeff Elected As 2023 American Astronomical Society Fellow appeared first on the The College of Arts and Sciences News page.
Aggies Contribute To Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Two former students employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are among many people with ties to Texas A&M who played a part in the major scientific advancement.
Texas A&M To Lead $2.5 Million DOE Topical Theory Collaboration Exploring Heavy Flavor Particles
Physicist Ralf Rapp serves as principal investigator for the HEFTY Collaboration, one of five Department of Energy projects that are bringing together leading U.S. nuclear theorists to expand our knowledge of nuclear matter.