Space Science Advisor:
Dr. Thomas Pannuti
Asst. Professor of Space Science
Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
(606) 783-9591
t.pannuti@moreheadstate.edu

Program Goals

The main goal of this program is to prepare its graduates for professional opportunities in astrophysics or related space sciences, whether their interest might lie in astrophysical research, education, or in applied technologies. The program provides solid education in fundamental physics, as well as specialized instruction in astronomy and astrophysics. This preparation will enable graduating students to seek positions with NASA or NASA contractors, private and government research facilities, community colleges, planetariums, astronomical observatories, and the technology industry.

A second goal is to serve students who wish to continue their studies at the graduate level. Students who graduate from this program will be competitive for entering MS and PhD programs in physics, astrophysics, engineering, and space science.

Student Skills

1. Have an understanding of the core concepts of physics and astronomy and astrophysics.
2. Develop analytical skills and learning techniques to enable learning new areas of physics and astronomy.
3. Read and understand technical literature and present oral reports.
4. Be able to function in a laboratory setting to both analyze data and write reports.
5. Be able to apply basic principles of physics in a problem solving situation such as carrying out a technical project.