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.

McQuillen Summer Research Award

McQuillen Summer Research Award (Inactive)

Each year since 2002 an upper division physics student has been selected by the faculty to conduct research with a member of the department faculty during the summer. The students have been paid a stipend provided through an annual donation by Michael and Sheila McQuillen.

Past Recipients of the McQuillen Summer Research Award

Ryan Brown '17
Cody Lynch '16
Erich Diel '15
Aaron Own '15
Luna Smithson '14
Jordan Sperry '13
Anna Wojtowicz '12
Michael Harris '11
Austin Powell '10

Brooks Hanley '09

Mark Wiedeman '08

Jeremy Dixon '07

Kevin John '06

Ryan McDaniel '05

Kris Tyson '04

Tedman Torres '03

John Collins '02