A new Ph.D. program in Interdisciplinary Applied Science and Mathematics (IASM) from Wright State University’s College of Science and Mathematics has won approval from the state. The inaugural class will begin study Fall Semester. The program is designed primarily for students possessing a B.S. or M.S. degree in mathematics, physics or other related disciplines.
There is widespread and growing recognition that important large-scale problems such as energy independence, global environmental stress remediation, and medical care for an aging population will necessitate the active participation of scientifically sophisticated workers from a wide range of disciplines. To help train such skilled professionals capable of working in cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields, the Interdisciplinary Applied Science & Mathematics (IASM) Ph.D. program is structured around the following specific goals:
To prepare skilled professionals for careers in applied science
- To provide a foundation for careers in basic scientific research
- To provide quantitative tools and knowledge to enhance workplace effectiveness
- To advance knowledge in basic and applied science and mathematics
The program focuses on materials and nanoscale science and technology development; modeling and analysis for physical and biological systems; and computational problems in the physical and biological sciences. The curriculum requires core courses that will prepare students for their dissertation work by focusing on research methodology, ethics and scientific writing in addition to courses in advanced mathematics and computation. Eight focus-area courses and four electives are also required.
Projected full-time equivalent enrollment ranges from five students in the first year to 25 students in the fifth year.
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Request more information; IASM Program Faculty; IASM Ph.D. Admission Requirements
