In addition to utilizing the extensive experimental facilities of the department such as a nano-fabrication facility for superconducting circuits, a molecular beam epitaxy machine and one of the most powerful heavy ion accelerators on any university campus, the faculty conducts research at the National Synchrotron Light Source, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, and other facilities at nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, at the Tevatron collider at Fermilab, at the Super Kamiokande neutrino experiment in Japan, and at a number of other research facilities as members of international collaborations. Inspecting a microwave detector for measuring molecular spectra in the arctic ozone layers Click here to see a list of the Faculty. This generally consists of a teaching assistantship in the academic year, plus a summer research or teaching position. Tuition scholarships are awarded to essentially all assistants and fellows. The Department offers financial support in the form of teaching assistantships or fellowships to nearly every member of the entering class, and all applicants are considered for such support.
Awards are renewable on maintaining good academic standing.
Research support is available for all full-time students in the doctoral program. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.