What
are the benefits for participating in the Graduate Portfolio Program
in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology? Participating
in the program provides you with a solid foundation in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Can
I apply to this program?
Those pursuing a Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin with
a sufficiently technical background are eligible to apply to the
Graduate Portfolio Program.
Can
students in fields other than those listed apply? Yes, but admission to the program will depend on the strength
of your technical background and the availability of faculty to
provide proper guidance and advising.
What
should the focus of my research proposal be? Your research proposal should indicate your interest in
a specific area of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and indicate how you how you plan
to incorporate principles of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology into your current research.
Proposals may be single spaced.
Do
I have to change my department or advisor? No. Since this is a certificate program you are not required
to change departments. You may also continue to work with your Ph.D.
advisor (who should be a member of the Portfolio Program Supporting
Faculty) and dissertation committee. You are required to have at
least one other member of the portfolio
program supporting faculty (preferably-but not necessarily-outside
your home department) on your dissertation committee.
I
have taken many classes. Do any of them count toward the course
requirements? Only classes takenwhich are on the list
of optional
courses will count toward the 12 hour course requirement. Two
of these courses must be outside your immediate area of study and
one can be inside your home department. Admitted students will have
their transcript and program of work evaluated to determine the
number of courses needed to satisfy program requirements.
Are
there fees associated with the program? The only fee is tuition for additional classes taken.
Is
there funding (scholarships, TA or RA positions, etc.) associated
with this program? There is no funding associated with the Graduate Portfolio
Program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
What
is involved in the weekly seminar? The seminars will be held on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00pm.
They will cover a vast array of nano-focused topics, issues and
material. Invited guests will include UT faculty members as well
as guest lecturers who will discuss advancements, research and ethical
implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Students participating in the Portfolio
Program will also use the seminar as a forum for presenting research.
I
have nearly completed all course requirements for my program. Will
I really have to take up to four additional courses?
Many of the applicants
near the end of their programs have fulfilled several of the course
requirements already. Experienced students typically find themselves
taking two courses, not four. Remember, applications are evaluated
on an individual basis.
