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Department of Physics
physics@uidaho.edu
phone: (208) 885-6380
Engineering Physics Rm 311
PO Box 440903
Moscow, ID 83844-0903

  • News

    AVIATR Stirs Imagination

    Jason Barnes of the Physics Department is the lead scientist on an exciting proposal for unmanned exploration of Saturn's moon Titan.

    Sciences Makes Waves

    Faculty from Physics and Mathematics conducted workshops highlighting connections between music and the fields they teach during the Jazz Fest.

    Out-of-this-World Research

    Jacob Bow, a 2011 Goldwater Scholar and a National Merit Scholar, spends his spare time mapping the surface of a Saturn moon and researching nanomechanics.

    NASA Fuels Research of Outer Space

    Physicist Jason Barnes studies Titan, one of Saturn’s moons.

  • Events

    Physics Colloquium

    View a list of upcoming speakers.

Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Idaho provides a rigorous and friendly environment where students learn about the nature of the physical universe and participate in cutting-edge research.

We offer highly personalized physics degree programs to prepare our students for future careers as scientists, educators and engineers.

Both undergraduate and graduate students participate in research with faculty members that strengthens problem solving skills, builds teamwork, and provides valuable research experience.

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Opportunities for Physics Majors

Ready to launch a high-tech career? Physics majors can look forward to many possible career opportunities because of their extensive computer and technological background.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Find out how undergraduate students can get involved in cutting edge scientific research in a real laboratory setting in the REU program.

Yes, for graduate students offered teaching assistantships at U-Idaho, your tuition will be waived and you will be given a monthly stipend. For more information, contact us at: More