Physics

Why study physics?

A degree in physics provides valuable research and critical thinking skills which prepare students for a variety of careers. We offer physics majors and graduate students a high quality physics education with small classes in a research oriented environment. The programs are implemented by faculty who are excellent teachers and also maintain active, world-class research programs.

Our small class sizes, ground-breaking research opportunities, and one-on-one interaction with world class professors are just a few reasons to join our program.

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USU-Led NASA Atmospheric Wave-Studying Mission Releases Data From First 3,000 Orbits

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March 17, 2025

USU-Led NASA Atmospheric Wave-Studying Mission Releases Data From First 3,000 Orbits

Physics Professor Ludger Scherliess discusses first data collected by Space Dynamics Laboratory-built instrument aboard the International Space Station, which is transmitting never-captured-before images of naturally occurring atmospheric disturbances to ...

USU Physicists Attempting to Help Train an AI to Aid in Identifying Black Holes

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March 12, 2025

USU Physicists Attempting to Help Train an AI to Aid in Identifying Black Holes

But black holes don’t take Maria Rodriguez to a dark place. In fact, a smile breaks out across her face and her countenance quickly brightens when discussing recent research breakthroughs involving these mysterious cosmic bodies.