: any of the natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials
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The project earned her first honors at the state fair and made her a finalist for the Lockheed Martin Physical Sciences Award for eighth grade physical sciences.
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Degrees in biological science, engineering, computer science, mathematics or physical science are a must.
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Grant, who teaches physical science and introduction to engineering at Slidell High School, said he was encouraged to seek the seat by the Newcomb, the incumbent who is also a faculty member at the school.
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This mindset could help explain the gender gap in physical sciences, engineering, math and computer science fields.
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In maths, computer science, engineering and the physical sciences, Ms Ginther found no discernible difference between the satisfaction reported by men and women with tenure or on the tenure track.
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Similar to the structure of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment reports, this first section of the Climate Assessment focuses on the physical science of climate change.
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In the decade ending in 2024, 73 percent of STEM job growth will be in computer occupations, but only 3 percent will be in the physical sciences and 3 percent in the life sciences.
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In the physical sciences of the 2,823 doctorates awarded 1,917 were awarded to men, 906 were awarded to women and there were only 45 Hispanic or Latino women in that group.
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First Known Use of physical science
1705
PHYSICAL SCIENCE Defined for English Language Learners
physical science
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: an area of science that deals with materials that are not alive and the ways in which nonliving things work
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physical science
: any of the natural sciences (as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials
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