As learning to teach is an important component of graduate education, trainees are expected to serve as teaching assistants for approximately three semesters. Funds for research supplies and travel are available. Minority members are particularly encouraged to apply. Students take a lab course in Spring to become familiar with advanced instrumentation. Annual career preparation day.
Students work interactively with more than one advisor.
Selected students will be invited for an interview in March, after which offer decisions will be made. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in the program number approximately 100 people. Participating faculty are the following. A copy of our 37 page program booklet in PDF format is available here .