Spring 2026
updated 2/19/2026
New on Home Page:
TIMESTEP: Gap Year Planning (Feb 25)
TIMESTEP: Tamale Dinner & Program Introduction (March 4)
Departmental Scholarship Information
New on Scholarships:
Astronaut Scholarship
Physics Scholarships on Scholarship Universe
New on Announcements:
Astrobio Lounge Art Show (Feb 27)
International Physicists' Tournament
AABC Seed Grant
UofA NASA Space Grant Internship Program
NASA ICONS Summer Internship
New in Physics:
New Accelerated Masters Program in Semiconductor Science & Technology
New in Astronomy:
Astronomy Spring 2026 Symposium (March 6)
University, College, and Department Resources
New in Resources:
Career Coach drop-in advising
Major Documents & How-To Guides
What options exist for you after graduation? This panel discussion features UA Astronomy & Physics Alumni who took a gap year between their undergraduate studies and their next steps in industry or academia. Learn why and how they took advantage of a gap year to find clarity and move further toward their goals.
“Hearing former students discuss the benefits of a gap year as well as recognizing a gap year as a viable option helped solidify my plans and gave me the confidence to commit to applying to graduate school after a year of research.” - TIMESTEP Student Survey Response, 2019
Join us for some delicious food as we network with each other in a casual environment. Vegan, vegetarian, and GF options available. We invite all students-- undergrads (regardless of year) and grad students -- in Astro, LPL, or Physics.
We'll share information about the 2026-27 TIMESTEP programs. These are PAID positions!
Summer Tech Internship- current 3rd or 4th year students graduating in December
Research Apprenticeship- current 1st year students eligible
Astronomical Software Engineering- current 2nd or 3rd year students eligible