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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Carol Hood, associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences
September 4, 2024

Carol Hood, who taught in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, served as the director of the Murillo Family Observatory for many years. While she is now the new associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences, astronomy and astrophysics remains her first love.

Sara Callori, assistant professor of physics, works with students in a CSUSB lab.
April 18, 2023

High energy physics is a broad discipline with opportunities for students and scientists from other areas to contribute.

Chemical Sciences building, Faculty in the News
January 27, 2023

Laura Woodney, Carol Hood and Matteo Crismani (physics and astronomy) were mentioned in article about their department’s new name, and Paloma Villegas (sociology) led a team that published a study on the stigma of food insecurity faced by college students in the Inland Empire.

An open telescope dome at the Murillo Family Observatory at CSUSB.
January 26, 2023

The new name, Department of Physics and Astronomy, better reflects its rich array of star-studded courses, programs, faculty and resources.