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
Ultralocal Measure is not Canonical High Energy Theory
Speaker: Maciej Kolanowski (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Oct 26, 2026 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy
One Staffer’s Perspectives on Space and Science Policy Astronomy
Speaker: Ashlee Wilkins (US House)
Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy
Supernova Gamma-Ray Echoes: From Neutrino Emission to New Physics HEPEC
Speaker: Garv Chauhan (Arizona State University)
Oct 29, 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am | Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy
Latest News
Texas A&M Hosts Annual Conference Exploring Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics
For Dixon and Lestone, a journey that began nearly a year ago with understandable reservations as they plunged headlong into the unknown of event planning ultimately gave way to a newfound sense of humble accomplishment and gratitude — a byproduct of their collective decision to embrace their opportunity to serve when it came along, disguised […]
One Aggie’s Search for Fundamental Truths
Iain Bisset, a doctoral student in Texas A&M University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, recently began a prestigious eight-month research fellowship at Los Alamos National Laboratory to pursue his thesis topic on primordial black holes and nonstandard neutrino physics. Neutrinos are very low mass, weakly interacting particles that are so difficult to detect they were nicknamed “the ghost particle.” Texas A&M and Los Alamos have a long […]
Giant Magellan Telescope Organization Appoints New President
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) organization has appointed Daniel T. Jaffe, a Texan with a long history of successful astronomic research and project leadership, its new president. The esteemed astronomy professor has served as vice president of research at the University of Texas (U.T.) at Austin for nearly a decade and played a key role […]