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Overview - Middle School - High School - College

Welcome Students!

In this section, find specialized resources for students in Middle School, High School, and College Level sections.

In our Middle School section, you can:

• Get advice on coursework which will help prepare you to pursue careers in Physics fields.
• Find suggested readings to find out more about the lives of famous Physicists.
• Discover resources to help you to explore Physics, at home and in the classroom.

In our High School section, you can:

• Get advice on coursework and activities which will help prepare you to pursue careers in Physics fields.
• Learn about fun ways to explore science while connecting with other students.
• Find information about Federal Student Aid and Physics programs, scholarships, and clubs.

In our College section, you can:

• Get advice on how to tailor your undergraduate Physics program to prepare you for specific fields.
• Find information about how to build skills and make connections through student organizations and job shadowing.
• Discover resources for helping you decide on a graduate school, or finding and landing that perfect job if you are interested in entering the workforce upon graduation.

Vincent Rodgers - Professor

Vincent became interested in physics when he was six,  and him and his twin brother victor received toy robots as Christmas gifts. The robots had a panel that could be removed to reveal the inner workings of the robot. Both brothers were fascinated by how the toys worked. Fast forward to college,  both brothers attended the University of Dayton. Vincent majored in physics,  while his brother majored in chemical engineering. The two parted ways for graduate school,  for which Vincent attended Syracuse University. Later on,  Victor applied for a position within the University of Iowa's chemical engineering department,  he recommended Vincent for a position in the physics department. The two remain best friends,  and some sibling rivalry remains as well. "He realizes that I'm smarter than he is, " Vincent said - although he admitted that Victor would probably say just the opposite.