Department of Physics & Astronomy Newsletter
3 February 2015
Contents
1. Physics Colloquium—(Fri 6 Feb, 3:30 pm, SCI 126)
2. Graduating in May?
3. REU Opportunities
3.1. CSNR: Materials, Planetary Science, Power & Propulsion
3.2. Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internship 2015
3.3. Student Summer Internships at APL
4. Grad School Opportunities
4.1. Rutgers CCIB
5. Job Opportunities
5.1. Physics teacher, Riverside NJ
More information on above list:
1. Dr. Danny Bubb (Department of Physics, Rutgers Camden) will present our first colloquium:
Synthesis of colloidal nanoparticles bylaser ablation in liquids
Laser ablation of metal, semiconductor, and organic materials has been performed for targets embedded in a liquid medium. While this process has much in common with laser ablation in air,
there are several key differences. First, the significantly higher density of the liquid medium leads
to a much lower mean free path for ejected atoms and clusters, leading to the rapid nucleation of
nanoparticle species. Second, the ablation process is strongly affected by the presence of nanoparticles along with dielectric breakdown in the liquid medium. In this talk, we will explore the role
of the cavitation bubble along with shock processes. In addition, several target applications will be
discussed, and possible avenues for multidisciplinary collaboration.
2. Spring 2015 Graduation Applications are currently being accepted until 28 Feb 2015. Eligible students (those who will complete all major/minor/concentration requirements by May 2015)
must apply for graduation through Self-Service Banner—select Apply to Graduate. For more
information please visit www.rowan.edu/registrar or email graduation@rowan.edu.
All past newsletters archived under “Current Students” on Department of Physics & Astronomy webpage.
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REU Opportunities
3.1 The Center for Space Nuclear Research (CSNR) invites undergraduate and graduate level
students to experience cutting-edge research in nuclear power and propulsion technologies through
our Summer Fellowship Program through the Center for Advanced Energy Studies. As a CSNR
Summer Fellow, you will work as part of a team of students and with scientists at the Idaho
National Laboratory (INL) to complete a research project of current interest to NASA in potential
nuclear technology performance. The Summer Fellows program allows participants to experience
a real research environment, to learn from top-notch nuclear scientists, and to preview careers in
research.
The roughly 10-week program runs from June 3, 2015 to August 12, 2015. Fellows will receive a
weekly stipend to cover living expenses of $500, $600, and $700, for undergraduate, masters level,
and PhD level students, respectively. Assistance with travel expenses to a maximum of $1000 is also
included. The CSNR intends to subsidize partial or full housing expenses depending on funding
availability. Funding for the Summer Fellowship program has not yet been finalized. The number
of students ultimately selected will depend on the final funding level to the CSNR.
Applications are being accepted via http://csnr.usra.edu/public/default.cfm?content=322. The
application deadline is March 1, 2015.
The CSNR is located in Idaho Falls, ID near the Idaho National Laboratory. Created in 2005,
the CSNR facilitates and supports research by university-led teams and INL staff into nuclear
technologies for space exploration. Idaho Falls is located on the Snake River plain in eastern Idaho,
approximately one and one half hours from Yellowstone National Park.
3.2 The goal of the Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internship is to provide promising undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to work in the area of civil space research policy
in the nation’s capital, under the aegis of the National Research Councils Space Science Board and
Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board.
The summer program is only open to undergraduates. The autumn program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The application deadlines are 6 February and 5 June, for the summer
and autumn programs, respectively. Candidate(s) selected for the summer and autumn programs
will be contacted no later than 6 March and 3 July, respectively.
Additional information about the program, including application procedure, can be found at:
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/SSB/ssb 052239.
3.3 The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is offering summer projects
for students interested in working on NASA missions or space-related research opportunities at
APL. Details are available at: http://aplnasaintern.jhuapl.edu. The application deadline is February 28, 2015.
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4.
Grad School Opportunities
4.1 The Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) is an exciting new initiative for Rutgers University Camden Campus. The CCIB was established to reflect the crossdepartmental approach to biological research among faculty. The Center brings together collaborative research and teaching of five departments: Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Physics. The Graduate Program in Computational Biology offers Masters and PhD level
degrees. Students in the Center are given the opportunity to use interdisciplinary approaches to
study the complexity of biology. See attached flyer for more information.
5.
Job Opportunities
5.1 There is an immediate opening for a teacher of physics in Riverside, NJ. If interested, please
contact: Dolores M. Szymanski, Ed.D, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Cinnaminson Township Public Schools, 856-829-7600, ext. 82106, szymanskid@cinnaminson.com.
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COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY
(M.S.)
graduateschool.camden.rutgers.edu
The master’s program provides training in the new interdisciplinary field of
computational and integrative biology. The program offers course work and handson research experience for best understanding key concepts in biological chemistry,
biomathematics, computer science, biophysics, and integrative biology. The program
teaches students how to apply quantitative approaches to biological experimental
research, critically analyze scientific literature in the field, and skillfully communicate
scientific ideas and research results. Graduates are qualified for research careers, industry
(such as pharmaceutical), or for entering a doctoral program or medical school. Some
graduates continue on into the Rutgers University–Camden Ph.D. program in computational
and integrative biology.
ADMISSION
Apply Online (gradstudy.rutgers.edu)
Requirements:
• A transcript showing the completion of an undergraduate degree in one of the natural
sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering
• Three letters of reference
• Personal statement
• GRE scores (General Test required; Subject Test recommended)
• TOEFL scores are required of all foreign students having English as a second
language
Fall Priority Deadline: March 1st
Spring Priority Deadline: November 1st
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
30 total credits
• Required course, master’s project (4 credits)
• Essentials courses (maximum of 12 credits)
• Elective courses
• A comprehensive exam which will include an oral defense of the master’s project
CONCENTRATIONS
• Developmental Biology and Cell Signaling
• Enhancer Analysis and Gene Regulatory Networks
• Structural Modeling of Proteins
• Biological rhythms (circadian and ultradian)
• Biofuels and sustainable energy
• Predictive toxicology and pharmacology
• Metagenomics
• Movement of large groups and complex systems
Program Website: ccib.camden.rutgers.edu/graduate-program
Graduate Director Contact Info
Dr. Nir Yakoby
856-225-6150
yakoby@camden.rutgers.edu
COMPUTATIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY
(PH.D.)
graduateschool.camden.rutgers.edu
The doctoral program provides training in the new interdisciplinary field
of computational and integrative biology. The program offers course work and handson research experience for best understanding key concepts in biological chemistry,
biomathematics, computer science, biophysics, and integrative biology. The program
teaches students how to apply quantitative approaches to biological experimental
research, critically analyze scientific literature in the field, and skillfully communicate
scientific ideas and research results. Doctoral students will be required to demonstrate
the capability to make a significant original research contribution to the area of
computational and integrative biology and to present and defend this contribution in
an oral defense. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, industry (such as
pharmaceutical) and public and private research centers.
ADMISSION
Apply Online (gradstudy.rutgers.edu)
Requirements:
• A transcript showing the completion of an undergraduate degree in one of the natural
sciences, mathematics, computer science or engineering. Students with a master’s
degree in one of these areas will also be considered.
• Three letters of reference
• Personal statement
• GRE scores (General Test required; Subject Test recommended)
• TOEFL scores are required of all foreign students having English as a second
language.
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Application Deadline: February 1st
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 70 total credits
• Completion of a minimum of 30 graduate level course credits and 40 research credits
• Completion of the Ph.D. qualifying exam
• Completion and oral defense of a thesis dissertation on original research
CONCENTRATIONS
• Developmental biology and cell signaling
• Enhancer analysis and gene regulatory networks
• Structural modeling of proteins
• Biological rhythms (circadian and ultradian)
• Biofuels and sustainable energy
• Predictive toxicology and pharmacology
• Metagenomics
• Movement of large groups and complex systems
FACULTY AND RESEARCH AREAS
The faculty associated with the computational and integrative biology program is
comprised of an extensive, interdisciplinary group of scholars from the fields of biology,
chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and psychology.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Center for Computational and Integrative Biology seminar series offers interesting
presentations related to research in computational and integrative biology. The
presentations reflect the types of collaborative research being done at the center and
provide an opportunity to come together as a community for informal discussions and
conversation.
Program Website: ccib.camden.rutgers.edu/graduate-program
Graduate Director Contact Info
Dr. Nir Yakoby
856-225-6150
yakoby@camden.rutgers.edu