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Ernest Courant Traineeship in Accelerator Science & Engineering

 

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Stony Brook University in collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Cornell University (CU) and FERMI National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) is establishing the Ernest Courant Traineeship in Accelerator Science & Engineering supported by a 5-year grant from the High Energy Office of the US Department of Energy. This novel program is named after eminent accelerator physicist, Ernest Courant, who lay the foundation of modern accelerator science. At Stony Brook, the traineeship is a part of the Center for Accelerator Physics and Education (CASE).

The main goal of the program is to train scientists and engineers in the field of accelerator sciences with a focus in the four areas identified as the Department of Energy (DOE) Mission Critical Workforce Needs in Accelerator Science and Engineering: (a) Physics of large accelerators and systems engineering; (b) Superconducting radiofrequency accelerator physics and engineering; (c) Radiofrequency power system engineering and (d) Cryogenic systems engineering (especially liquid helium systems).

The graduate level curriculum consists of courses and practical training at accelerator facilities of the collaborating institutions, and thesis requirements. Each of participant will have a supervisor to guide the training. Every graduate student – PhD, MS/MSI, ME - successfully completing the traineeship program will be issued a Certificate in Accelerator Science and Engineering with specializations including the four areas listed above. The expectation is that the traineeship can be completed in two years and students can pursue their research interest beyond the program (for example, complete their PhD). Undergraduate students can enter the program via a dedicated summer internship program at BNL.

If you are interested in this unique traineeship in 21st century accelerator sciences and want to know details, please contact one of professors involved in the program:

Applying to the Program

The Traineeship Certificate is offered as part of a graduate program at Stony Brook University. Students must apply and be accepted in a MS/MSI/PhD program, which will allow them to complete the Certificate as part of their degree program.

Students who are already part of a graduate program at Stony Brook, please follow the below instructions to enroll:
 
Criteria:
Student must be a full time student enrolled in a Stony Brook University program (MA/MSI/PhD) either in Physics or another Department.

Prior to enrolling for the secondary certificate, you must have
-Approval from your primary program's director 
-Approval from the certificate program's director
 
This may be in the form of an email or PDF of  signed permission form.
As Matt Dawber is the Physics Program Director. In most cases students will have Matt sign or email permission as both Primary and Certificate Program Director if the student is with the Physics Dept..
If you are a student from a department other than Physics and need to know the appropriate Primary Program Director for permission, please contact:
 

Matthew Dawber 
Professor and Graduate Program Director
Dept of Physics and Astronomy
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3800 USA

Matthew.Dawber@stonybrook.edu
Phone: (631) 632 4978
Then to enroll
Go to:
 
and fill out all fields and upload your permissions.
 
For further assistance with questions or concerns regarding these instructions, you may also contact:
Donald J. Sheehan III
Assistant Graduate Program Director
Physics & Astronomy
Tel:  (631) 632-8759

To learn more about and apply to a graduate program at Stony Brook University, follow the links below:

 

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