There are also many computer interest groups on campus. Special Features of the Department Physics at WSU combines the advantages of small class size, usually found only at private liberal arts colleges, with access to the research facilities of a major university. The department is housed in a modern 96,000 square-foot building in which nearly all offices and teaching and research laboratories are located. After the first year, courses are taught in small classes, which promote student-instructor interaction. Physics undergraduate majors are given access to a group study office and computers.
Students have ample opportunity to discuss and learn about new developments in physics.
Physics majors are encouraged to participate in research projects with faculty members and graduate students, and many do. Opportunities, both within WSU and throughout the US, are open to interested students. I have always been interested in both astronomy and physics, so my physics degree and astronomy minor gave me a broad background to get a job in astronomy or physics. Every day seems to bring me something different, and my understanding of physics, engineering, and astronomy keeps getting deeper and deeper. I have been entrusted with a lot of responsibility here at LIGO, which I love.