Interdisciplinary Applied Science and Mathematics, PhD

Program Description:

The IASM Ph.D. program is a cutting-edge educational program with the mission of preparing students for careers requiring both mathematical/computational and scientific backgrounds. Students in this program will tackle today’s exciting research problems that span across multiple scientific disciplines and participate in work involving collaborations with neighboring organizations such as the Air Force Research Laboratory and internships with local research and development companies. The PhD program has three focus areas: Materials and nanoscale science and technology, Modeling and analysis for physical and biological systems, and Computational problems in the physical and biological sciences. Additional information can be located on our website - www.wright.edu/iasm, which has an “Apply Now” button. IASM PhD admissions requirements can be found at: science-math.wright.edu/academics/programs/iasm-phd-admission-requirements. A current list of IASM Program Faculty is linked to the website or can be found at: science-math.wright.edu/academics/programs/iasm-program-faculty.

Admission Requirements:

B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, science or engineering, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average in mathematics and science coursework, demonstrating a strong mathematics background, with academic training commensurate with IASM focus areas,

M.S. degree from a mathematics or science program, with a minimum 3.25 grade point average in mathematics and science coursework, demonstrating a strong mathematics background, with academic training commensurate with IASM focus areas. Previous graduate course credit may be applied toward the degree requirements of the IASM PhD program per the WSU Graduate School Policies and with IASM Program approval. With IASM Program approval, prior academic and/or research accomplishments may also be applied to selected program milestones.

Additionally, students seeking admission will be required to submit:

Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
GRE scores
A Statement of Professional Goals. This should include your academic and career preparation and accomplishments, how your experiences have prepared you for a PhD program, your professional/career objectives, and how the IASM program fits your background and goals.
Three Letters of Recommendation: References should address your past academic and/or research performance and provide an indication of your chances of success in our Ph.D. program.

Providing a CV is recommended but not required.

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Program Requirements:

Departmental Core Requirements: 14 Hours

MTH 6060 - Mathematical Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 6150 - Scientific Computation Credit Hour(s): 3
ISM 8000 - Research & Career Development I Credit Hour(s): 3
ISM 8010 - Research & Career Development II Credit Hour(s): 3
ISM 8100 - Graduate Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 (2 semesters)

Focus Area Courses:

8 courses chosen from focus area courses with at least 2 of these courses chosen from an area different from the student’s own focus area.

Materials and Nanoscale Science and Technology Focus

CHM 6170 - Applied Chemical Spectroscopy Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 6650 - Physical Polymer Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 6680 - Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 7500 - Introduction to Quantum Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
ES 7180 - Chemical Processes in the Environment Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6320 - Lasers Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6400 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6630 - Intro to Solid State Physics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6730 - Mathematical Physics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6800 - Classical Mechanics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6810 - Electromagnetic Theory - I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 6820 - Electromagnetic Theory II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 6830 - Statistical Mechanics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 7100 - Quantum Mechanics I Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 7110 - Quantum Mechanics II Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 7530 - Topics in Ultrafast Optics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 7540 - Topics in Geophysics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 7550 - Topics in Terahertz Physics Credit Hour(s): 3

Modeling and Analysis for Physical and Biological Systems Focus

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