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Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 Eighth Street, Troy, New York 12180-3590 USA

Telephone:
(518) 276-6310
Fax: (518) 276-6680

For questions about our graduate program, contact our Graduate Student Coordinator, Nicole McQuade.

		Faculty and Fellows
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GAANN
Terascale
Fellowships

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Rensselaer fellowships in the area of terascale electronic and photonic materials and devices.

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Program (GAANN) Grant

The fellowships cover full tuition, provide a yearly stipend up to $30,000 (pending FAFSA results), and are renewable contingent on satisfactory progress. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue a Ph.D. in terascale electronics and related areas. Women and minority students are encouraged to apply.

GAANN Online Program Registration

Examples of GAANN Research Projects:

• Plasma wave electronic devices
• Molecular spintronics
• 3D nano-structured electrodes for ultra-high density capacitors
• High density magnetic sensor array using electroplating on templates
• Dynamic responses in spacially extended magnetic sensor array
• Nanoscale heat transfer mechanism
• THz nanoemittors, modulators, and microscope
• Novel photonic bandgap devices
• 3D nanostructure fabrication and nanocoating

 
Rensselaer Financial Aid Office

See GAANN.pdf for more details, or visit the GAANN site at www.ed.gov/programs/gaann/index.html