Physics
Physics
As the most fundamental of sciences, physics deals with energy in all its forms: with the interactions of matter and energy, with the structure of matter and with energytransforming processes. A physics degree will prepare you to become a dynamic and versatile problem solver; that’s a skill that opens many doors. After Wofford, our students pursue graduate school, law school, medical school or enter the workforce in a variety of industries as engineers or other roles in collaborative, professional settings.
Meet Dr. Solmaz Bastani
Dr. Solmaz Bastani, assistant professor of physics, is an experimental physicist specializing in medical physics and nanoparticles for biomedical imaging. Her research focuses on developing cadmium-free quantum dots for cancer imaging, emphasizing biocompatibility and cellular uptake. She sees students as collaborators and actively involves them in her work, from experimental design to data analysis, to provide hands-on research experiences that often lead to conference presentations and publications.
Meet Emily Schwendemann ’25
Emily Schwendemann was a triple major in physics, mathematics and computer science, conducting an independent study during Interim that produced what is believed to be the first astrophysics images produced at Wofford in the past 50 years. Schwendemann served as secretary for Alpha Alpha Alpha, an honor society for firstgeneration college students.
Physics students have completed post-graduate studies at:
Boston University
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Clemson University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Duke University
East Virginia Medical School
Florida State University
Fordham University School of Law
Georgia Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Louisiana State University
Medical University of South Carolina
North Carolina State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Georgia
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina
University of South Carolina
University of Texas
Washington University