Intro to Olympiad Physics
Class Schedule: 12 classes from 6/11 - 8/27 on Sundays 12-1 PM EST
Description and Goals: This 12-week course will cover general techniques to more efficiently solve difficult mechanics problems in order to prepare for the F=ma exam. The course will cover a wide range of difficulties and is designed to put students in a good position to qualify for the USAPhO. Students interested in this course may also find interest in our Astronomy course.
Prereqs: Basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, and elementary understanding of geometry (e.g. angles, circles, right triangles). It is not required to have done a prior course in physics.
Course Syllabus: For an outline of content covered during the course, please see our course syllabus: Physics Syllabus
Mason Fang
- MIT Class of 2026; majoring in Math + CS and Physics
- 2021 IPhO Alternate, 5x USAPhO Semifinalist
- 2021 MOP, 5x USA(J)MO qualifier
- 2020 AIME Perfect Scorer
- 2022 Putnam Top 200
- USACO Gold
- 2022 CMIMC: 2nd place in Algebra/NT, 8th place overall
Orion Foo
- MIT Class of 2026; majoring in Math + CS and Physics
- USA IOAA Team 2022 (Bronze) and 2021 (Bronze)
- 2020 Physics Unlimited Premier Competition Bronze Medalist
- 2022 Regeneron STS Semifinalist
- 2022 ISEF Finalist Grand Award 3rd Place (Physics and Astronomy)
- USACO Gold
- American Computer Science League 3x Finalist
Ram Goel
- MIT Class of 2026; majoring in CS and Math
- USA IMO Team 2022, Bronze Medal
- USAMO 2022 second place nationwide, Gold Medal
- Regeneron STS Semifinalist
- ISEF Finalist Grand Award 3rd place (Mathematics)
- USAPhO 3x semifinalist, Honorable Mention
Rishab Parthasarathy
- MIT Class of 2026; majoring in EEECS and Physics, minoring in Math
- USA IPhO Team 2022, 6th place in the world, Gold Medal
- 3x US Physics Team, 5x USAPhO semifinalist
- 2022 Regeneron STS Finalist
- USACO Platinum Division
- 6x USA(J)MO Qualifier, 2022 USAMO Silver Medal
- 2022 Putnam Top 100
- 2020, 2022 USNCO High Honors