Physics 596 Graduate Physics Orientation
Introduction to Research in the Department of Physics
This course is REQUIRED for all new physics graduate students.
Professor John D. Stack
| Time: | Friday 10:30AM to 11:50AM |
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| Credit: | 1 HOUR |
| Place: | 144 Loomis Laboratory |
| Course Registration Number: | 51381 |
The primary focus of this course will be on helping you decide on a field of research. Faculty will present overviews on the major areas of research in the Department. Some helpful hints will be given on how to choose a research advisor. There will be general discussions on research and instructional topics as well as ethics in teaching and research.
MEETS ON FRIDAYS FOR FIRST HALF OF TERM
| September 14: | John D. Stack Finding an Advisor |
Paul Goldbart - Research Effectiveness and Efficiency |
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| September 21: | Klaus Schulten - Theoretical Biophysics | Taekjip Ha - Experimental Biophysics |
| September 28: | Fred Lamb - Theoretical Astrophysics | Jon Thaler - Experimental Astrophysics |
| October 5: | Alfred Hubler - Dynamical Systems | Nigel Goldenfeld - Emergent Systems |
| October 12: | Laura Greene - Condensed Matter Experiment | |
| October 19: | Paul Goldbart - Condensed Matter Theory | |
| October 26: | Scott Willenbrock - High Energy Theory | Kevin Pitts - High Energy Experiment |
| November 2: | David Hertzog - Nuclear Physics | Paul Kwiat - Quantum Optics |
| November 9: | Cleo Darcy - Ethics in Science |
