What are Ph.D. research rotations?
In general, each first-year Ph.D. student rotates in two different labs before choosing an advisor and lab in which to work. The rotations exist with the intent that a student will gain a better understanding of a given lab’s research and can determine if that lab is a good fit for his or her future research, or, alternatively, will use a rotation to look into an area of ChemE research that simply is of interest. Rotations are completed in the fall and winter quarters before the first of two qualifying examinations and the doctoral research advisor selection process. Furthermore, during the first six months, there are multiple opportunities to talk with each the faculty about his or her research.
