In the program, students will hit the ground running and start conducting research with a faculty adviser in the fall of their first year.
Over the course of 16 to 24 months, with the close mentorship of their adviser, they will learn how to develop a program of research, use research methodologies and statistical techniques, present their work in talks and posters, and communicate their research as an expert in the field.
Students will be made to form close bonds with faculty and peers through small, intensive courses, research lab groups, and regular area meetings including seminars and journal clubs.