项目介绍

2022年10月18日

In the beginning of every fall semester, the department organizes a series of events (graduate orientation, various seminars and presentations) to provide an in-depth overview of research activities in the department. During a two-day research jamboree, students discuss possible research projects with multiple faculty members either in individual meetings or in a group setting. These events help familiarize the student with the department, with the faculty and with the expectations of the graduate program.

To help guide students through the first two years of the program, all entering graduate students are assigned an academic advisor who works closely with them during their first year. This first-year advisor meets regularly with the student to determine courses of study, familiarize them with the department, and help them find research opportunities. The first-year advisor works with the student until a thesis advisor has been appointed. During the orientation, the first-year advisor reviews the undergraduate record with the student. If there are any gaps in the physics background, the first-year advisor may recommend additional coursework or independent reading.