Personal website

Justin Gahley

I am a physics PhD candidate, learning designer, and father based in Idaho. This is my personal website.

Research

Physics Research

Physics PhD candidate at Idaho State University working on the ShowerMax detector in the MOLLER experiment, measuring the weak mixing angle. Learn more about MOLLER.

Learning

Learning Design

I spent a year in an Instructional Design PhD program. I currently apply this in the homeschool learning design for my children, and I hope to share this with others at some point.

Podcast

I explore various topics and ideas with my longtime collaborator and brother Jordan Fife. Simple in Theory.

About

Background

I was born and grew up in Boise, Idaho. A high school dropout at 15 years old. Autodidact self teaching calculus, computer programming, among other pursuits. Returned to school in 2017. Graduated Magna Cum luade with a BS in physics. Later a master degree also in physics. All while raising 3 children as a single father. I have been studying physics and conducting research since 2017.

Born in: Boise, Idaho
Research timeline: Physics since 2017; 2024-2025 ID PhD program
Current: Physics PhD candidate at Idaho State University

Contact

Contact Information

If you want to contact me about research or learning design, email me directly.

justingahley@gmail.com