Master of Science for Teachers - Physics

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Department overviewPhysics is the most fundamental of sciences and lies at the foundation of nearly all technical fields.The mission of the Missouri S&T Physics Department is:To perform cutting-edge physics research aimed at expanding human knowledge and fosteringtechnological applications.To educate and train the next generation of scientists and engineers.To disseminate knowledge for the benefit of the state of Missouri, the nation, and the world.Our department is uniquely positioned within the University of Missouri System and the entire state. We have strong research programs in astrophysics atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics as well as condensed matter and materials physics. The AMO physics program is the only such program in the University of Missouri System. Our astrophysics program houses the only LIGO (gravitational wave) research group in the state. The department is heavily involved in interdisciplinary activities, in particular in materials research and high-performance computing.

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