<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Please see below:<div>- Dr. Wood</div><div>---------</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Dear Prospective Ph.D. Student,</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma is seeking highly qualified and motivated applicants for our PhD graduate program. The application window is now open for the Fall 2013 entering class. We provide full financial support to our students (tuition waiver + stipend + health insurance).</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">We are seeking applicants interested in experiment and theory in the four broad areas of study:</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Astronomy and Astrophysics</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Atomic, Molecular, Optical, and Chemical Physics</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Condensed Matter Physics</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> High Energy Physics</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Information on our graduate program and research projects can be found at:</span><br><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grad/">http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grad/</a><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Our graduate brochure is also available at:</span><br><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grbroch/OU_PhyAst_Grad_Brochure.pdf">http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grbroch/OU_PhyAst_Grad_Brochure.pdf</a><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Qualified applicants should have a minimum US equivalent of a BS in Physics or in a closely related field. The applicant should have upper division physics courses on their academic transcript with US equivalent grades of B or higher (e.g. Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics). Research experience is desired, but is not required. The Physics Subject GRE exam scores are helpful, but not required. TOEFL/IELTS scores are generally required from international applicants for whom English is their second language. (see link to FAQ below)</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">All students are offered full financial support. Typically in the first year students are supported on Graduate Teaching Assistantships.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">We begin evaluating applications in January for admission the following fall. Although we do not have a strict application deadline, we ask that students arrange for us to receive all their application materials by 15 February. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis through April. Late applicants run the risk that we may have filled all the program slots for this year.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">There is no fee to apply, but you must follow the instructions with the application materials.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Instructions and application materials can be found at:</span><br><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grad/apply_OU_PhyAst.shtml">http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grad/apply_OU_PhyAst.shtml</a><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Send all materials to:</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Graduate Recruiting and Selection Committee</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">The University of Oklahoma</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">440 W Brooks St</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Norman, OK 73019</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">USA</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">For more information, see our FAQ.</span><br><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grad/OU_PhyAst_FAQ.shtml">http://www.nhn.ou.edu/grad/OU_PhyAst_FAQ.shtml</a><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">If you have any questions concerning our department do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you in the near future.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">If you have questions regarding a specific areas of study, please contact the representative in the respective area.</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Astrophysics: Prof. Mukremin Kilic </span><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:kilic@ou.edu"><kilic@ou.edu></a><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics: Prof. Barbara Capogrosso-Sansone </span><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:bcapogrosso@ou.edu"><bcapogrosso@ou.edu ></a><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> Condensed Matter Physics: Prof. Lloyd Bumm </span><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:bumm@ou.edu"><bumm@ou.edu></a><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> High Energy Physics: Prof. Ronald Kantowski </span><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:kantowski@ou.edu"><kantowski@ou.edu></a><br><br><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Sincerely,</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Prof. Lloyd A. Bumm</span><br><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Chair, Graduate Recruiting and Selection Committee</span><br><br><br><br><div class="moz-signature">-- <br><pre>*****************************************************************
Lloyd A. Bumm, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Graduate Recruiting and Selection Chair
Homer L. Dodge Department of
Physics and Astronomy email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bumm@ou.edu">bumm@ou.edu</a>
University of Oklahoma phone: (405) 325-3961 x36131
Nielsen Hall fax: (405) 325-7557
440 W. Brooks www: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.nhn.ou.edu/">http://www.nhn.ou.edu/</a>
Norman, OK 73019 office: 131 Nielsen Hall
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