MTSU's Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Computational Science
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The Ph.D. in Computational Science (CPS) at MTSU seeks to create a strong research-centered degree program in which faculty from biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematical sciences, and physics and astronomy will collaborate to teach and train a new generation of graduates skilled in a computational approach to scientific investigations.

 CPS will use computational science as the nexus drawing together a multidisciplinary cross section of research-active faculty from the College of Basic and Applied Sciences to provide unique educational and research opportunities centered on numerical solution, computational modeling, and computer simulation of complex problems. The aim of the Computational Science Ph.D. at MTSU is to produce graduates with competency in the following three key areas:

  • mastery of the mathematical methods of computation as applied to scientific research investigations coupled with a firm understanding of the underlying fundamental science in at least one disciplinary specialization;
  • deep knowledge of programming languages and computing technology so that graduates can adapt and grow as computing systems evolve; and
  • skills in effective written and oral communication so that graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in academia, national labs, and industry.
The aim of the Computational Science Ph.D. is to be research intensive and applied.  From the beginning of their time on campus, students will be involved in research groups and exposed to the breadth of interdisciplinary problems being addressed by individual faculty members and their collaborations. A key goal of the coursework and the early involvement in research is to help students achieve a broader view of computational science as an approach that can be applied within and across traditional disciplines. Graduates of the Ph.D. in Computational Science will be prepared with a unique mix of skills that will permit them to pursue research careers in academia, government, and industry laboratories. A strength of the Ph.D. in Computational Science is the individual attention available to the students and the strong mentoring relationship between the program faculty and the students. If you have any questions about the Ph.D. program, please contact the Interim Director:

Dr. William Robertson
Professor of Physics
wroberts@mtsu.edu
615-898-5837

If you have questions about applying for an assistantship or applying for graduate school, please contact the Ph.D. Executive Aide:

Ms. Linda Feagans
lfeagans@mtsu.edu
615-494-7618
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