Opportunities for Students
Student/Faculty Research
The Physics and Engineering Department has several research labs. This page lists each lab, the faculty member in charge of those labs, and a description of the research.
Teaching Assistant
Physics, Engineering, and Integrated Engineering majors, as well as sophomores by invitation, may apply for a position as a Department Lab Teaching Assistant. Job postings are available through Human Resources and applicants are hired by our Lab Supervisor, Professor Tom McClain.
Research and Internships
Physics and Engineering undergraduate opportunities to apply for including research positions, internships or co-ops, grad school, or other work and experiences.
Engineering Community Development
The mission of the Engineering Community Development Club at W&L is to combine the efforts of students of all majors and interests to enhance the living conditions of developing areas locally and worldwide.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Sigma Pi Sigma, the national Physics Honor Society, honors outstanding scholarship in physics, encourages interest in physics among students, promotes service, and provides fellowship.
W&L Rocketry Club
The W&L Rocketry Club aims to educate and engage members of the W&L community in matters of rocket-related engineering, physics, and project management.
Awards and Scholarships
Listing of annual scholarship opportunities and Department awards and prizes.
Student Opportunity for Conference Funding
The Physics and Engineering Department has limited funding to support students who are presenting their research at academic conferences. Use the Physics and Engineering Student Conference Travel Funding Request link to submit a funding request to the Department Head.
Department Info
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Physics and Engineering Department
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, Virginia 24450
Physical Address: Howe Hall / Science Center