Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
Hi everyone,
I am interested in biophysics, condense matter physics as well as high energy physics, but I am not sure which graduate schools in U.S. are good at the above three fields. Can anyone suggest some schools for each field so that I can do some research on that? Thank you!
I am interested in biophysics, condense matter physics as well as high energy physics, but I am not sure which graduate schools in U.S. are good at the above three fields. Can anyone suggest some schools for each field so that I can do some research on that? Thank you!
Re: Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
I would suggest that you start your research a bit earlier in the chain and try to figure out which schools are doing work that you find interesting in each of those fields. Google is your friend.
Here's a freebie: Wisconsin
Here's a freebie: Wisconsin
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Re: Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
I'm taking a fascinating class in biophysics at Washington State University at Pullman. I don't know if it's a great school for the subject, but the instructor is amazing and I would consider going here just to work for him:
http://www.physics.wsu.edu/personnel/pe ... Gittes.htm
http://www.physics.wsu.edu/personnel/pe ... Gittes.htm
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Re: Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
Well, you'll only end up doing one of the three (which basically span all of physics anyways) but I do know Iowa State has research in each of those.
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I.e. you'll only end up doing a thesis in one of the areas, but in academia you can mix your papers up as much as you like. I do, and the guy teaching biophysics does too.WhoaNonstop wrote:Well, you'll only end up doing one of the three ...
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For theory yeah to a certain degree, not so much for experimental. It all depends on which one the OP wants to do.CarlBrannen wrote:I.e. you'll only end up doing a thesis in one of the areas, but in academia you can mix your papers up as much as you like. I do, and the guy teaching biophysics does too.WhoaNonstop wrote:Well, you'll only end up doing one of the three ...
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Re: Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
UCSD has 5 research programs; 3 of them are biophysics, condensed matter (and plasma), and high energy. If I were interested in these 3, I would seriously consider UCSD my top choice.
Re: Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
Check out the Center for the Physics of Living Cells (CPLC) and UIUC. They have a collection of several of the biggest names in biophysics like Taekjip Ha and Paul Selvin and a lot of resources. UIUC is also a top school in condensed matter. Cornell is also a top school in condensed matter and has a great biophysics program. We have a number of interdisciplinary centers like the Cornell Nanofabrication Facility (CNF -- best in the country? I'd say so), Kavli Institute for Nanotechnology, the Nanobiotechnology Center (NBTC), and the Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR).
Re: Good schools for biophysics/C.M./HEP?
I don't know whether this helpful or not,
Check ASU and Wash U for bio physics
Check ASU and Wash U for bio physics