UVM’s graduate program in Materials Science is engaged in interdisciplinary education and research on the fundamental physical, chemical, electrical and mechanical properties and applications of materials. Our internationally recognized faculty and our graduate students focus on a variety of theoretical and experimental research topics ranging from electronic materials to bio-polymers.
Current interests include nanomechanics, graphene and quantum magnetism, dynamics of quantum systems, spin-dependent phenomena in semiconductors, real-time X-ray scattering and thin film microfabrication, synthesis of novel organometallics and small molecule semiconductors, supramolecular nanomaterials, computational multiscale modeling of complex materials, as well as materials for biomedical applications.
Experimental and computational on-campus facilities include state-of-the-art transport, microscopy, spectroscopy (optical and X-ray) characterization and a supercomputing center. Our experimental faculty and graduate students work in close collaboration with scientists from national laboratories such as the Brookhaven National Lab and the National Renewable Energy Lab.
While the origins of materials science lie in metallurgy, today it is a highly interdisciplinary field that brings together condensed matter physicists, engineers and chemists in a quest for understanding the fundamental mechanical, electronic or thermal properties of basically all materials known to humans.
The University of Vermont’s program is ideally suited for student trying to get their bearing in the promising materials science field. With 20 faculty members and 17 graduate students, our students don’t get “lost in the crowd.” They develop close working relationships with world renowned scientists in multiple disciplines. The program is ideally balanced in terms of faculty and students research interests and expertise. This is reflected in the three tracks we offer: Electronic Materials, Biomaterials and Mechanics of Materials.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences is offered in three areas of concentration: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics. Research interests of the Mathematics faculty include: algebraic geometry, algebraic and computational topology, arithmetic geometry, combinatorics/graph theory, complex systems, computational social science, Fourier/harmonic analysis, logic, mathematical cryptography, network science, number theory, topological data analysis, biomathematics, fluid mechanics, numerical methods for, and analytical theories of, partial differential equations.
The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences program offers students an opportunity to advance their understanding of pure and/or applied mathematics at the graduate level, in preparation for a career in industry or a doctoral degree program. The program has two options: coursework (non-thesis) and thesis. Those applicants interested in the thesis option should review research interests of our Department’s faculty. The Department also offers an Master’s degree programs in Statistics and Biostatistics, as well as Accelerated Master’s programs in Mathematics and in Statistics for UVM undergraduate students.
UVM’s Mechanical Engineering program continuously updates their curriculum to address modern topics in mechanical engineering, and to offer a breadth of courses that makes studying in their program more flexible, whether you intend to earn an Ph.D. as a continuing student from local industries, or directly obtain a doctorate right from your bachelor.
Most of our graduate students are full-time and actively engaged in research projects with one or two faculty mentors who will be dedicated to your success. The size of the program also enables you to have close interactions with the rest of the faculty, and to regularly participate in the life of the program via our weekly seminars and invited speaker presentations.
Food Systems M.S. graduates gain a broad and deep understanding of contemporary food systems, as well as a set of applied skills and experience – preparing them to succeed.
Most students complete required coursework and spend one semester designing and researching a final project. However, upon request of a Food Systems faculty member, a student can design and complete a year-long thesis research project.
The Food Systems Graduate Program is transdisciplinary and involves an understanding of social, physical, and life science concepts related to food from production through consumption. Therefore, students from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply.
The Ph.D. program in Experimental Psychology admits students in 4 broad areas of concentration (“clusters”): Biobehavioral Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; and Behavioral Psychopharmacology.
The Experimental Psychology PhD program involves intensive, mentor-driven training in the student’s chosen area of specialization or “cluster” (Biobehavioral Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Human Behavioral Pharmacology) as well as additional coursework in methods and statistics and the major foundational areas of psychology. Students are also required to have at least one mentored teaching experience. The curriculum is designed to provide students with depth in their area of specialization, as well as breadth in other areas of psychological inquiry.
Masters of Science in Geosciences is a rigorous research thesis program with a grounding in related coursework. Research programs include environmental geology, geomorphology, water resources, geochemistry, mineralogy, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic environments, geochronology, and structural evolution of orogenic belts.
The goal of this program is to educate the next generation of computer science teachers who will encourage and support diverse groups of students to become computer science literate and consider computer science careers.
The certificate includes five online courses (18 graduate credits).
Upon completion of the certificate, previously licensed Vermont educators will be eligible for a teaching licensure endorsement in Computer Science Education through the Vermont Agency of Education.
The Master of Arts in Teaching program for middle level and secondary teachers is designed for those students who aspire to earn both a master’s degree and a license to teach in public middle or secondary schools. The program welcomes students from all colleges and universities who have completed at least an undergraduate degree (B.S. and B.A.) in arts and sciences, agriculture or natural resources, who have completed majors in topics such as English, social sciences (history, political science, economics or geography), science, mathematics, computer science and/or foreign languages (French, Spanish, Latin and Greek).
Students will prepare for licensure to teach in grades 5-9 for the middle level program or 7-12 for the secondary program in 1 or 2 summers and 1 academic year.