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Logan Switzer '25
Logan Switzer '25 spent Summer 2024 in Switzerland as one of 15 undergraduates from the U.S. selected for an internship at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Dr. Duncan is an astrophysicist and science educator who combines a research background in physics and astronomy with experience teaching science concepts to a wide range of audiences.
Members and coaches of the Pacific handball team come together with the College of Optometry and the U.S. Handball Association to develop ASTM eye protection standards for the sport.
Old College Hall is silhouetted against the sun
With eyes on the skies for a pair of solar eclipses, Pacific's Todd Duncan & Karl Citek provide insights into the science behind eclipses and tips for keeping your eyes safe for upcoming events in October and April.
Professor Andy Dawes and Kevin McGee '18 in Pacific's physics and engineering department laser lab
Engineering physics major and astrophysics minor join a robust Physics & Engineering Department that offers hands-on experience. The new major and minor open to students in Fall 2023.
Lagrange points model
Following a grant from the Oregon National Space Grant Consortium, physics alumnus Huy Nguyen '21, along with Physics Professor Todd Duncan built a three-dimensional model showing the optimal orbit for spacecraft to "park" between the earth and moon. The model will be exhibited at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville.
Riogeist
Jasper Riogeist ’21 was named Pacific University’s Outstanding Senior in Physics. 
Todd Duncan
Duncan previously has been recognized for his teaching excellence by Pacific students, who selected him for the 2019 Charles Trombley Award Honoring Faculty-Student Relations, as well as by the Oregon Academy of Science, which named in the 2019 Outstanding Educator in Science and Mathematics.
Casas Cofradía
A double major, two campus jobs, one off-campus job and an internship that plays to his strengths: Enrique Casas Cofradia '23 is always in fifth gear.
Mike Rushfeldt '95
Alumnus and former employee Mike Rushfeldt '95 supports Pacific University with an annual physics scholarship and planned gift. 

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