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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying colleges that offer astrophysics or theoretical physics programs in or near major cities, specifically Boston and Los Angeles. Participants share various institutions and their locations, exploring options beyond the initial mention of Harvard.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about astrophysics colleges in major cities, noting Harvard as a known option.
  • Another participant suggests the University of Maryland, located just outside of Washington, D.C., as a potential choice.
  • A participant lists several universities including Columbia University in New York, the University of Chicago, the University of California at Berkeley in San Francisco, the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and Caltech and UCLA in Los Angeles, indicating that definitions of "major city" may expand the list.
  • Another suggestion includes the University of Toronto as a viable option for astrophysics studies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various suggestions for colleges, indicating a lack of consensus on a definitive list of institutions, as multiple options are presented across different cities.

Contextual Notes

Participants' definitions of "major city" may vary, influencing the suggestions made. Some institutions mentioned are outside the immediate geographic focus of Boston and Los Angeles.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing astrophysics or theoretical physics studies, particularly those considering options in urban settings.

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Are there any astrophysics/theoreticle physics colleges near or in a major city like Boston or L.A. So far i only found Harvard.
 
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University of Maryland is just outside of DC.
 
Just off the top of my head, and checked with quick Google searches:

New York: Columbia U
Chicago: U of Chicago
San Francisco: U of California at Berkeley
Philadelphia: U of Pennsylvania
Los Angeles: Cal Tech, UCLA

Depending on your definition of "major city" you can probably add more:

U of Michigan (Ann Arbor), U of Arizona (Tucson), U of Texas (Austin), etc.
 
Toronto for astro is another choice.
 

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