Applied Science
Research Groups
- Nanomaterials & Imaging
(Prof. Schniepp) - Population Dynamics & Mathematical Biology
(Prof. Shaw) - Systems Neuroscience Laboratory
(Prof. Del Negro) - Computational Biology Laboratory
(Prof. Smith) - Electronic Materials & Laser Spectroscopy
(Prof. Luepke) - Nondestructive Evaluation & Robotics
(Prof. Hinders) - Low Pressure Physics (Prof. Outlaw)
- Applied Surface Science
(Prof. Kelley) - Nanostructures & Thin Films
(Prof. Manos) - Solid State FTNMR
(Prof. Vold)
The Department of Applied Science is an interdisciplinary graduate department that offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the physical and natural sciences. The program is offered by the core faculty of Applied Science in cooperation with affiliated faculty from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), as well as from the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab).
Applied Science graduate students have a wide variety of backgrounds and professional interests. Coursework, one-on-one meetings with faculty members, association with other graduate students, and seminars are all a part of an entering graduate student's experience. Advanced students help coordinate the seminar program and travel to present achievements in research. The most inventive of our students receive U.S. patents by the time they are awarded their degrees. The graduate student association and intramural sports provide casual settings for further involvement in campus life.
Applied Science graduate students enjoy:
- An academic program tailored to each student's needs. The coursework component of each student's curriculum is highly flexible and is planned individually with his or her faculty advisory committee.
- Outstanding research opportunities in internationally recognized laboratories. Applied Science students perform their thesis research in the laboratories at William and Mary, Jefferson Lab, and NASA Langley.
- Yearly stipends and full-tuition scholarships. The Research Assistant stipend is $22,008 plus tuition and health insurance.
- A delightful location adjacent to historic Colonial Williamsburg. Williamsburg is located in a beautiful area with the Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay an hour's drive to the east, the Blue Ridge Mountains two and a half hours to the west, and Washington, D.C. two hours to the north.
Prospective students are welcome to visit the Department and meet with faculty and students whose research is most of interest. It works best to contact a faculty member in advance to request additional information and arrange a meeting or lab tour.
General inquiries can be directed to our Academic Program Coordinator, [[w|rxfoxx, Rosario Fox]] via email or phone at (757) 221-2563.
Note: We also have a departmental Facebook page. 
