Physics 596 Graduate Orientation
Introduction to Research in the Department of Physics
This course is REQUIRED for all new physics graduate students.
Professor John D. Stack
| Time: | Fridays 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 PART OF TERM (first meeting September 5, 2008)
| September 5, 2008: | Paul Goldbart - Research Effectiveness & Efficiency | John Stack- Finding an Advisor |
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| September 12, 2008: | Paul Goldbart- Theoretical Condensed Matter | |
| September 19, 2008: | Alfred Hubler - Dynamical Systems | Paul Kwiat -Quantum Optics |
| September 26, 2008: | Fred Lamb - Theoretical Astrophysics | Jon Thaler - Experimental Astrophysics |
| October 3, 2008: | Klaus Schulten - Theoretical Biophysics | Taekjip Ha - Experimental Biophysics |
| October 10, 2008: | Jim Eckstein - Experimental Condensed Matter | |
| October 17, 2008: | Kevin Pitts - Experimental High Energy | Scott Willenbrock - Theoretical High Energy |
| October 24, 2008: | Nigel Goldenfeld | David Hertzog - Nuclear Physics |
| October 31, 2008: | Darin Eastburn - Ethics in Science |