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The Graduate program in Applied Science and Technology (AS&T) focuses on studies involving the application of
physical and mathematical techniques to fundamental investigations and emerging areas within the physical and life
sciences. Major areas of emphasis are in applied physics, engineering sciences, and mathematical sciences. AS&T is a
Ph.D. program; however, students who are interested in pursuing a Master's of Science degree may complete the additional
requirements while continuing to work toward the Ph.D.
In addition, students who have been admitted to the program may also apply for the newly-created Designated Emphasis (DE) in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE), and the newly-created emphasis (DE) in Energy, Science, and Technology (DE EST).
Upcoming AS&T Colloquia:
1. Wed, Oct. 29, 11 AM-12 PM in Sibley Auditorium, Bechtel Engr. Center. Professor Ron Fearing (EECS) will give a talk about biologically inspired adhesives.
2. Wed, Nov. 19, 11 AM-12 PM in 102 Wurster. Professor Ali Javey, EECS will give a talk about Semiconductor Nanowires: From Science to Technology.
AS&T NEWS
Bala Pesala has been selected for the Demetri Angelakos Award.
(May, 2009) |
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Bala Pesala has been selected to receive the 2009 Demetri Angelakos Award! This award recognizes a student who, in addition to conducting his/her research, unselfishly takes the time to help colleagues beyond the normal cooperation existing between fellow students. It was established in 1979 in memory of Demetri Angelakos, an EECS graduate student who was working toward his Ph.D. at the time of his death. Professor Constance Chang-Hasnain (EECS) is Bala's research advisor.
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AS&T student's research breakthrough is among TIME magazine Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2008.
(January, 2009) |
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Graduate student Jie Yao and his collaborators in Prof. Xiang Zhang's group have made a breakthrough in Nano-photonics: they created a new type of metamaterial that can bend light in the "wrong" direction. Their discovery is a big step towards making an invisible cloak and has been selected by TIME magazine as one of the top 10 scientific discoveries of 2008 and top 50 best inventions of 2008. It is also among the top 100 stories of 2008 by DISCOVER magazine. For more details, please visit Prof. Xiang Zhang's group website.
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Two AS&T students win $30K Meltwater Scholarship for agriculture research.
(November, 2008) |
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UC Berkeley graduate students Chris Anderson (AS&T), Ryan Miyakawa (AS&T) and David Carlton (EECS) won a $30,000 scholarship from the Meltwater Scholarship Program for efforts to combat soaring food prices and increase agricultural yields. The students, who have been developing a system of lighting to promote indoor agriculture, were chosen from a pool of more than 120 applicants and seven finalists in a program to finance sustainable innovations. For more information check out this article in the Daily Californian.
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AS&T/EECS Professor Connie Chang-Hasnain receives prestegious recognition
(November, 2008) |
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Connie Chang-Hasnain has been selected as one of the new National Security Science and Engineering Fellows. This is a very prestigious recognition, honoring 8 distinguished scientists and engineers in its inaugural round. Selected from over 350 applicants, the eight researchers from the first NSSEFF competition "are expected to make considerable discoveries in the core science and engineering disciplines underpinning the technology of future DoD systems".
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AS&T student awarded Best Paper at 2008 International Symposium for EUV Lithography
(October, 2008) |
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Graduate student Chris Anderson recently received the award for Best Paper at the 2008 International Symposium for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography held in Lake Tahoe, California. A PDF of the presentation can be viewed at Chris Anderson's website. Chris is a 4th year AS&T student conducting research with Professor David Attwood (EE Department).
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AS&T Fall 2007 Colloquium "Great Talks, Cool Science"
(October, 2007) |
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The students in AS&T (SAST) and the AS&T Executive Committee announce the AS&T Fall 2007 Colloquium series on the heels of our successful inaugural fall 2006 series. Three guest speakers have been selected for Fall 2007, beginning October 24 with Professor Philip Marcus, ME Department.
(Fall 2007 calendar of speakers/titles)
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New Student Website
(May 31, 2007) |
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The Students in Applied Science and Technology (SAST) invite you to preview their new website (designed by AS&T graduate students for prospective graduate students)
http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/AST/sast
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AS&T Students Selected for Outstanding GSI Awards!
(April 23, 2007) |
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Graduate students Gregory Bogin, Jr. and Albert Dato have each been selected for an Outstanding GSI Award for 2006-2007. The Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award gives campuswide recognition to excellence in teaching by Graduate Student Instructors (GSI's).
Certificates of distinction will be presented to Greg and Albert at a spring award ceremony in May to honor the recipients.
Greg is a 3rd year AS&T student conducting research with Professor Robert Dibble (ME Department). Albert is a 5th year student conducting research with Professor Michael Frenklach (ME Department).
In 2005-06, while a first-year graduate student, Ryan Miyakawa was a recipient of an Outstanding GSI Award. Ryan conducts research with Professor David Attwood (EECS).
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AS&T Spring 2007 Colloquium "Great Talks, Cool Science"
(February 21, 2007) |
| The students in AS&T (SAST) and the AS&T Executive Committee announce the AS&T Spring 2007 Colloquium series on the heels of our successful inaugural fall 2006 series. Three guest speakers have been selected for Spring 2007, beginning February 5 with Professor Steven Chu (Physics), Nobel Laureate.(Spring 2007 calendar of speakers/titles) |
SAST Second Annual Summer Picnic
(July 7, 2006) |
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On July 7th, SAST held it's Second Annual Summer Picnic at Tilden Park. This year's awesome turnout nearly doubled the headcount from last year's picnic, which allowed for a formidable selection of picnic foods that included Bala's secret samosas (whose secret turned out to be that he bought them from Vik's Chaat House) and of course Pat's famous guacamole. Other highlights included BBQ Chef Andy dropping the boca burgers into the grill, and a large spider crawling up Chris's leg. SAST hopes that this year's successful picnic foreshadows an even larger turnout for next summer's picnic. (view pictures of the event)
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SAST First Annual Summer Picnic
(July 10, 2005) |
| SAST held its First Annual Summer Picnic on Sunday, July 10th, at Tilden Park... (download pictures of the event) |
AS&T students receive certificates
(Summer, 2005) |
| AS&T students Tonio Buonassisi and Mike Calvisi were selected to be Institute Fellows for this year's Summer Institute for Preparing Faculty offered through the Graduate Division's Academic Services...
(view pictures from this event) |
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