Seton Hall University has recently been awarded ten prestigious graduate student research fellowships for its newly established M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering program.
Seton Hall University has recently been awarded ten prestigious graduate student research fellowships for its newly established M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering program. This achievement comes through a grant partnership with the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NJSGC), NASA’s educational branch in New Jersey for higher education.
The grant, totaling $50,000 and jointly funded by the NJSGC and the University, will play a crucial role in providing essential financial support to graduate students actively engaged in aerospace research that aligns with NASA’s missions in Aeronautics Research, Explorations Systems, and Space Operations.
Qualified graduate students within the M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering program will receive the funding in the form of $5,000 research fellowships or scholarships. It is a requirement for fellowship recipients to be United States citizens and enrolled in the M.S. program.
Chair of the Department of Physics and principal investigator, Mehmet Alper Sahiner, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This Seton Hall-NJSGC grant is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty and students. It will allow us to provide invaluable resources to our graduate students, enabling them to conduct groundbreaking research in the field of applied sciences, engineering, and aerospace.”
Established in 1991 with a grant from NASA, the NJSGC’s primary objectives include the development of programs to advance space science, aerospace, and general STEM education, as well as to promote research and development in New Jersey.
Applications are currently open for the fellowships and the M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering program.
This on-campus program is meticulously designed to equip students with the education and professional skills necessary for the 21st-century science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce.
It seamlessly integrates advanced applied physics coursework with engineering disciplines like nanoscience, quantum engineering, renewable energy research, condensed matter physics, material science, biophysics, bioengineering, and more. This comprehensive approach ensures that young researchers and scientists are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern industry.
Interested students are invited to participate in an upcoming virtual information session about the program, scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m.
For further details about the M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering program, please visit the university’s official website or reach out to Associate Dean Michael Dooney for inquiries.