Experimental Design & Analys

1.0 credits

In the first weeks, students have round table discussions to share their experiences, goals and priorities for Research Rotations, including rationale and process of choosing rotation research lab / mentors and a final thesis advisor and laboratory. Faculty and more senior students are also invited into the class to provide their perspectives on rotations and graduate training. Each student enrolled in the class will first present his/her rotation project including such issues as question(s) addressed in the project, rationale for the experimental approach taken, the path the project may take as well as key literature relevant to their rotation project. Later in the semester, each student will present data obtained from the rotation for discussion and feedback. Participation of all students in the discussion of research projects and sharing of ideas throughout the class is expected.