Physics and Astronomy Department

CSI-TV’s new feature, Faculty Spotlight, is a great way to get to know some of our...

CSI Professor Li Ge Featured in Phys.org for Breakthrough Photonics Research

Mar 25, 2026 | Awards/Kudos, Faculty/Staff Kudos, In the News

Li Ge, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the College of Staten Island, is highlighted in a...

Distinguished Professor Dr. Sos Agaian Named Recipient of Prestigious SPIE Technology Achievement Award

Jan 13, 2026 | Awards/Kudos, Faculty Awards, Newsmakers

College of Staten Island Distinguished Professor of Computer Science Dr. Sos Agaian has been named...

CSI Alum Publishes Groundbreaking Research in the Astrophysical Journal

Sep 8, 2025 | Alumni, Newsmakers, Profiles, Student Profiles

College of Staten Island graduate Eric Ludwig is making waves in the world of astrophysics with a...

Irving Robbins

Jul 17, 2025 | The Bulletin

It is with great sorrow that we announce to the College community the passing of Emeritus Professor Irving Robbins—astronomer, founding member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and founder and first Director of the CSI...

CSI Students Featured Posing Questions to Neil deGrasse Tyson on CUNY TV’s “Café Con Felo”

May 19, 2025 | Audio, In the News, Multimedia, Newsmakers, Student Stories, Videos

Two students and a staffer from the College of Staten Island were recently featured on the CUNY TV...

Dr. Charles Liu to Give Presentation at Liberty Science Center

Jan 9, 2025 | Newsmakers

CSI Professor of Astrophysics Dr. Charles Liu will give a presentation at Liberty Science Center...

Five Faculty Among Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% of World Scientists

Oct 16, 2024 | Awards/Kudos, Faculty Awards, Newsmakers

Stanford University/Elsevier’s list of “World’s Top 2%” scientists has...

Professor Charles Liu Talks Astrophysics on the Latest CSI Today Talks

Oct 7, 2024 | Audio, Multimedia, Newsmakers, Videos

CSI Today Talks, the College of Staten Island’s official podcast, returns this week with a chat...

Solar Eclipse: Apr. 8

Apr 5, 2024 | The Bulletin

As you know, the solar eclipse is coming on Monday afternoon. Below, please find eclipse (and eclipse glasses) information that you may consider useful: -CUNY GC’s communications office has posted a user-friendly Q&A...