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Moscow, ID 83844-0903

  • Theory Into Practice

    Goldwater Scholar Rebecca LaVerne Winzer uses her research to provide a foundation for future physics success.

    Rebecca LaVerne Winzer, Goldwater Scholar recipient 2013
  • Professor sets sights on Titan

    Jason Barnes and a team of scientists and engineers are determined to explore Titan with an an unmanned reconnaissance airplane

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  • 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.

    Jacob Bow, a Physics and Chemical & Materials Engineering student, looks through a microscope in the lab.
  • NASA Fuels Research of Outer Space

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

    Photo of Titan, one of Saturn's moon

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. More

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. More