Why Physics at UC Davis?

Davis has a rare combination of exciting world-class research and a tradition of commitment to undergraduate education. At Davis you will find:

1. Opportunities to participate in exciting cutting-edge research. Visit the condensed matter, cosmology, high energy and nuclear physics groups by starting from our department web page. For some examples of projects, visit http://london.ucdavis.edu/~zieve/REU/reu.html.
    
2. A friendly atmosphere. Physics majors have a sense of camaraderie and an active physics club, with their own room in the physics/geology building for meetings and other activities. There is also an astronomy club.
    
3. Accessible professors. Professors generally work with their doors open and are available to students.
    
4. Good teaching. The department has a long tradition of attention to undergraduate education. Several of our faculty and lecturers have won Distinguished Teaching Awards, including the current chair of the department.
    
5. A vibrant honors introductory series. Physics 9H is especially geared towards physics majors and others who wish to grasp the most important and exciting topics as soon as possible. Small class size, rather than the large lectures of non-honors Physics 9, and intimate atmosphere make for great camaraderie, easy student-teacher interaction, and a more focused and stimulating experience.
    
6. A great place to live. Davis has a thriving downtown area with shops, restaurants, movie theaters and art galleries. We are 14 miles from Sacramento, two hours from all the recreational opportunities of the Sierra and 70 miles from the cultural attractions of the bay area. Follow the links at why UCDavis for more info.
    

By taking advantage of the opportunities available to them during their time at Davis, our alumni have been able to do very well. Perspectives on Davis physics from alumni are available here.

For further information, you may wish to visit electronically with some of our current physics majors and alumni. You can contact the officers of the physics club at http://maxwell.ucdavis.edu/~phyclub/contact.html.