Materials Science & Engineering - Fall 2014

[starofdawn]

I wonder why there isn't any buzz about Vanderbilt IMS. Their scholarly output is off the charts and for their size ,they are probably the best out there. 

 

Their $43K tuition deterred me from applying to Vanderbilt.

[kb1234]

I believe all the doctoral students are given some form of assistance that involves a full tuition waiver and a stipend. I may have that wrong for other programs though.

[starofdawn]

All of my acceptances were unfunded... if I had a great applicant profile, I might have received some financial assistance... but a 3.33 GPA + MS applicant = no funding.

[kb1234]

Dang that sucks. You should have given the PhD programs a shot. All my acceptances were for PhD and they are fully funded. My stats arn't great either.

[spectastic]

ucla wouldn't give me any funding. they won't even waive the tuition for me.

[starofdawn]

Dang that sucks. You should have given the PhD programs a shot. All my acceptances were for PhD and they are fully funded. My stats arn't great either.

I don't want a PhD

[kb1234]

Masters or PhD UCSD is a great program. They probably have merit based scholarships through your first semester that you can cash in.

[starofdawn]

I will look into all kinds of financial aid once I get there, definitely.

[spectastic]

I would be looking for them like right now.. TA/RA's don't always get passed out like free candy. People will be fighting for those

[starofdawn]

I would be looking for them like right now.. TA/RA's don't always get passed out like free candy. People will be fighting for those

TA/RAs go to PhD students first... and I have no research experience. I don't stand a chance. I MIGHT get an RA after working in a lab for a while and proving myself.

[Tatty]

Anyone know of a list of schools with late admission deadlines? Haven't heard from any applied to at this point. Would prefer east coast but open to anywhere in the US.

[starofdawn]

Anyone know of a list of schools with late admission deadlines? Haven't heard from any applied to at this point. Would prefer east coast but open to anywhere in the US.

California State University system might have some campuses that are still accepting applications. San Jose State University, for example, is accepting applications until May 1st.

http://www.sjsu.edu/gape/prospective_students/deadlines/fall_domestic/

[AniruddhaDive]

Does any one know about Boise State University... Is it good??

[Bruin4Ever]

Does any one know about Boise State University... Is it good??

All I know is that Micron recruits heavily from them. Micron develops semiconductor devices (particularly memory). Micron and Samsung are the largest semiconductor memory companies. My uncle works for them, BSU has a good reputation (and football team I... I think they are really well known?).

Edited April 15, 2014 by Bruin4Ever

[spectastic]

All I know is that Micron recruits heavily from them. Micron develops semiconductor devices (particularly memory). Micron and Samsung are the largest semiconductor memory companies. My uncle works for them, BSU has a good reputation (and football team I... I think they are really well known?).

Boise is in Idaho. And their football team is overrated. (and blue turf? b* please)

 

But anyway, my background is in chemical engineering, so I'm not educated on semiconductors. However, I've worked on polymers throughout college, and am interested in working with organic semi conductors and conducting polymers, which will be a merge between the two. Anyone have a good perspective on where this field is going? I've heard that the field of OPV's is pretty saturated right now, and that flexible electronics is in the same boat. Perhaps those of you in Cali can shed some light on this.

[AniruddhaDive]

I want to work in the field of lithium ion batteries?

How is Materials Science at Boise State University? 

Does any one have an idea regarding it?

[Tatty]

California State University system might have some campuses that are still accepting applications. San Jose State University, for example, is accepting applications until May 1st.

http://www.sjsu.edu/gape/prospective_students/deadlines/fall_domestic/

Thanks Star, saw that in an earlier thread. Heard from two schools yesterday!

[starofdawn]

Thanks Star, saw that in an earlier thread. Heard from two schools yesterday!

Sorry abut that, forgot I had already posted it. Congrats on hearing from 2 schools, I hope it was good news!

[Tatty]

No apology needed, the op was long ago and reposting hopefully will help someone else. Yes, two acceptances to top choices, UVA and VATech.

[Atticus1984]

Hello,

I would like to pursue Ph.D in MSE (2015) and  I am interested in energy and biomaterials. 

I have a non-thesis masters in MSE from U Arizona (3.3GPA, 2 Cs) and BA in Physics and Math(GPA 3.43; 1C, 1D). 3.5 years industry experience in medical device industry. 2 publications in glass science from my undergraduate research. Good extracurricular activities--president of a non-profit.

 

What should I shoot for my GRE? What are my chances in UIUC, UC-Berkeley, UC-Davis, UCLA, UC-Santa Barbara, UC-Irvine if I get decent GRE score?

Thanks
Biswas.