University of Pittsburgh
Physics & Astronomy Department
100 Allen Hall
3941 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA, 15260

Tel. (412) 624-9000
Fax. (412) 624-9163

The University of Pittsburgh's internationally recognized Department of Physics and Astronomy has been an important leader at the frontier of science and, with 500 PhD alumni, has launched many distinguished careers. Now, at the onset of the 21st Century, the department is maintaining its traditions of excellence and innovation while leading the field in breakthroughs that promise an ever- deeper understanding of the universe. From sub-nuclear particles to the unimaginably large, from the birth of the universe to the edge of technology - and at the intersection of quantum and classical physics - our faculty and students explore the fundamental laws of nature. Students may expect to pursue research that influences many fields, including biology, mathematics, medicine, chemistry, engineering, and computer science.