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UW-Madison is once again inviting the public to experience science in action with its popular Wonders of Physics shows, a ...

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Prepare to pursue graduate studies or launch successful careers in national laboratories, research and industry. The Master of Science in Physics program at UMass Lowell provides a strong foundation ...