The Experience of Alumni

The following quotes represent alumni over the years who are pursuing an array of careers both in and out of traditional physics:

"As a physics major in a small, friendly but intensive learning environment, provided by some of the most active physicists from academia and industry, Drew could not have prepared me better for my career as a practicing scientist in a field that is ever evolving and transforming."

"Drew is a great place to study the science of physics in a liberal arts atmosphere. The individual attention students receive from the tremendously supportive faculty makes it clear that teaching, even at the introductory level, is their highest priority. The high caliber of students and staff, combined with the diverse student body, make physics at Drew an outstanding learning opportunity for young men and women."

"The faculty at Drew's physics department have created an environment where their time and knowledge is accessible to any student most of the time. Their love of physics is contagious, allowing students to focus on Physics, the Science' rather than Physics, the Math Exercise.'"

"I am a proud Drew alumnus. Many of my friends in graduate school were from big name undergraduate schools with huge physics departments. I was just as prepared as anyone else."

"The Drew physics department has it all. The class sizes are great for learning the challenging course material, and for getting to know your classmates. Socially, the physics department is as strong as any other major. There are Society of Physics Students events, and departmental sponsored picnics and parties. A good balance is struck between work and play."

"The course of physics instruction at Drew was just right. It dwelt on the fundamentals! Someone knew (my Drew professors) that if you learn the fundamentals well, you are positioned for all sorts of different physics careers. Physics moves fast! So understanding fundamental physics is the key. One can move easily from area to area provided you have a good, broad background. That is just one of the positives Drew gave to me!"

"Drew's physics department is small, as are the number of physics majors. This contributes greatly to the personal attention devoted to the development of each student as they progress through their college career. The physics major taught me to think analytically. This is a very valuable tool, regardless of where my career may take me."