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Laboratory
Rotations
Each student
will complete laboratory rotations in three different laboratories during the
first year. Eventually a fourth rotation would be possible during the summer at
the end of the first year. The rotations should be chosen to include and surround
the subject area in which each student expects to do his/her dissertation research.
Rotation laboratories may be anywhere in the BBS. At least one rotation should
be in the laboratory of a member of the Track. Students are expected to choose
their rotation laboratories in consultation with their advisor under the general
oversight of the Director of Graduate Studies.
The purpose of the laboratory
rotation is to provide an informed choice of advisor and dissertation research
and also to create natural alternatives in case the initial choice proves unworkable.
In addition, the rotations can broaden the student's background of practical experience
and research insights.
Rotations run in 10-week intervals. One day will
be set aside at the end of each rotation for the first-year students to describe
their progress and discuss it with each other, with other students, and with interested
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