physical science

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Definition of physical science

: any of the natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials

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The risk of underemployment is lowest among most graduates in engineering and computer science, mathematics, and the physical sciences. — Michelle Weise, Washington Post, "First jobs matter: Avoiding the underemployment trap," 1 June 2018 After graduating with dual degrees in math and physical science, she was hired to work at Langley in 1951. — Matt Blitz, Popular Mechanics, "The True Story of 'Hidden Figures' and the Women Who Crunched the Numbers for NASA," 3 Feb. 2017 The mission program includes 250 experiments in fields such as biology, Earth science, human research, physical sciences and technology. — Fox News, "Trio of astronauts blast off to international space station," 7 June 2018 The office is the nation’s leading funder of the physical sciences, and supports a fleet of facilities used extensively by academic and commercial researchers. — Science News Staff, Science | AAAS, "Trump to nominate Chris Fall, neuroscientist and policy veteran, to lead DOE Science," 18 May 2018 Only have 40 desks, when all are present, one sits at teacher’s desk, the other two sit on the floor (Wake) 44 students American History I (Onslow) 45 kids in physical science. — Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, "Ants, termites, outdated or no textbooks: It’s about more than a paycheck for fed-up teachers in North Carolina," 11 May 2018 Up to now, the core sciences a student had to take in order to be eligible for a TOPS award included biology and at least one other course in chemistry, Earth science, environmental science or physical science among a handful of other options. — Ann Benoit, NOLA.com, "Prom 2018: Saint Paul's School students make memories to last a lifetime," 4 May 2018 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. — Michael Walsh, Courant Community, "Saint Timothy Middle School Students Excel At Connecticut Science Fair," 3 Apr. 2018 Degrees in biological science, engineering, computer science, mathematics or physical science are a must. — Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "Dream Job Alert: Be NASA's next flight director and guide the next generation of space flight," 29 Mar. 2018

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