Mission
The mission of the U.S. Physics Team Program is to promote and demonstrate academic excellence through preparation for and participation in the International Physics Olympiad.
The U.S. Physics Team will fulfill its mission by achieving the following goals:
- encourage excellence in physics education and to reward outstanding physics students
- expand awareness of and participation in the program
- provide a meaningful scientific and cultural experience for team members, including opportunities to network and meet new people, learn in intellectual and experiential ways, and gain international exposure
- win medals and compete successfully on an international level
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