Utah State University (USU or Utah State) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Logan, Utah. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredits it. USU is Utah's largest public residential campus, with nearly 20,000 students living on or near campus. As of Fall 2022, it had 27,943 enrolled students, including 24,835 undergraduates and 3,108 graduate students.
The Physics Department at Utah State University in Logan, UT, provides a dynamic environment for studying the fundamental laws governing the universe. Offering Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, the department immerses students in core physics concepts and cutting-edge research. Key areas of study and investigation include atmospheric and space science, complexity, field theory, plasma physics, and nanostructures. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on research, with opportunities available from the undergraduate level, fostering close collaboration between students and faculty. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and centers like CASS and SDL enhances practical learning. Graduates emerge with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, prepared for a wide range of careers in science, technology, and beyond.
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