The Department of Physics and Astronomy provides B.S. degree programs in Physics, Astronomy, and Pre-Engineering. Members of the department are also involved in research in these areas. The department is responsible for the operation of public education (and other) programs at the Drake Municipal Observatory.
Contacting the Department
Harvey Ingham Hall of Science
Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Phone: (515) 271-3141
(or call 1-800-44-DRAKE and ask for
the Physics and Astronomy Department)
You can also contact us via email at lawrence.staunton@drake.edu.