Sonoma State University

The B.S. in Physics Returns to Sonoma State University!

Sonoma State University is proud to re-launch its Bachelor of Science in Physics, featuring a redesigned, student-centered curriculum available beginning Fall 2026. The revised program offers a rigorous physics foundation, small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and flexible pathways that support timely graduation. Please see our degree programs page for more information.

Student Research

A Conformal Field Theory Primer

Student Researchers: Andrew Evans

Academic Year: 2023

Project Type: Capstone

Performing Non-parametric Tests on Model JWST Galaxies

Student Researchers: Erazmus Bish

Academic Year: 2023

Project Type: Capstone

Neurodiversity in STEM Education - Teaching Heliophysics to Students on the Autism Spectrum

Student Researchers: Katie Toman

Academic Year: 2023

Project Type: Capstone

How to Improve the Collisions Lab

Student Researchers: Kevin Vasquez

Academic Year: 2023

Project Type: Capstone

Pedro Jesus Quiñonez
Simulating High Redshift Galaxies for JWST

Student Researchers: Pedro Jesus Quiñonez

Academic Year: 2023

Project Type: Capstone

Joseph McGuire
General Relativity: Motion in Black Hole Spacetimes

Student Researchers: Joseph McGuire

Academic Year: 2020

Project Type: Capstone

Michael Stephens
Infrared Scanning, Object Classification, and Safety Screening: Thermographic photography from theoretical concepts to real world applications

Student Researchers: Michael Stephens

Academic Year: 2020

Project Type: Capstone

Investigating the Origins of Structural Color and Iridescence in Blue Morpho Butterflies

Student Researchers: Logan Hofer

Academic Year: 2020

Project Type: Capstone

Hichwa Award: Impact of Gold Nanoparticles on ZnO Nanowires

Student Researchers: Kyle Johnson

Academic Year: 2020-2021

Project Type: Award Project

From Classroom to Solar System: Newkirk Award

Student Researchers: Andrew Evans

Academic Year: 2020

Project Type: Award Project