To provide a depth of knowledge in a particular field of study that allows the student to apply innovative techniques to solve problems. To provide a breadth of knowledge that fosters an awareness of and skill in interdisciplinary approaches to engineering problems. Temporary academic advisors are assigned to all new graduate students upon admission to the graduate program. An attempt is made to assign an advisor whose research interests are close to those of the student. During the first three to four weeks of their first semesquarter, a new GRA is expected to interview with several faculty.
Similar feedback is obtained from each faculty member.