Department of Physics and Astronomy

From imaging distant exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope to probing the mechanics of life through biophysics and uncovering new properties in advanced materials, CSUN Physics and Astronomy pushes the frontiers of discovery. Your gift fuels hands-on research experiences, supports student scholarships, and provides state-of-the-art equipment that empowers our students to make real scientific breakthroughs. In our department, curiosity becomes innovation—driving progress from the quantum scale to the cosmic horizon. Join us on Giving Day to champion the next generation of scientists and explorers whose work will shape our understanding of the universe and transform our world.

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