ADVANCING THE FIELD

Lacin Yapindi, a third year Ph.D. student, studies Molecular and Cell Biology at Southern Methodist University. Before coming to SMU, she attended Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. She is currently ...

Dr. Robert Kalescky, Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Group (CATCO) graduate and Southern Methodist University (SMU) HPC Applications Scientist, is responsible for assisting the research community at SMU with ...

The thought of starting graduate school is intimidating. Maybe you’re finishing up your undergraduate program, and you’re concerned about spending more time in school while your friends are getting new jobs. Perhaps ...

Dr. Pavel Nadolsky is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He is the co-spokesperson of the Coordinated Theoretical-Experimental project on Quantum Chromodynamics (QTEQ), ...

The dreaded statement of purpose — every program asks for it, but why is it so difficult to write? Your statement of purpose might seem intimidating at first, but it is meant to serve as an introduction to your graduate ...

You’ve given hundreds of hours of total dedication to memorizing, researching, and studying the field of physics, all to earn a shiny new title at the end of your name — doctor. That degree is well worth your time and ...

Working towards getting a doctorate is a huge step in your career journey! You are undoubtedly busy with your coursework, but likely already thinking about the next step after graduation. We know that some graduate ...