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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS & APPLICATION INFORMATION

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).

AS&T NEWS

AS&T Fall 2007 Colloquium "Great Talks, Cool Science"
(October, 2007)

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)

New Student Website
(May 31, 2007)

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

AS&T Students Selected for Outstanding GSI Awards!
(April 23, 2007)

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).

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)

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)

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)

Materials science researcher receives early career award
UC Berkeley News Press Release (June 15, 2005)

A materials science researcher from the University of California, Berkeley, will receive the nation's highest honor for scientists at the early stages of their careers at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., today (Monday, June 13)... (read the article)