Roanoke College Dean's Award: Physics Program Review

In summary, the conversation is about receiving a dean's award from Roanoke College and asking for opinions on their physics program. Upon further investigation, the speaker recommends looking at other universities.
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Got offered a dean's award from here - http://roanoke.edu/

What do you think of their physics program?
 
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To save others a few seconds of clicking through various links:

http://roanoke.edu/Academics/Academic_Departments/Math_CS_and_Physics/Physics/Physics_Requirements.htm [Broken]

http://roanoke.edu/Academics/Academic_Departments/Math_CS_and_Physics/Physics/Course_Descriptions.htm [Broken]

Some data of where their physics(apparently math and CS too, they're all one department) grads end up:

http://roanoke.edu/Academics/Academic_Departments/Math_CS_and_Physics/Mathematics/Grad_School.htm [Broken]

After looking it all over, I would suggest looking at other unis.
 
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1. What is the Roanoke College Dean's Award for the Physics Program Review?

The Roanoke College Dean's Award for the Physics Program Review is an award given by the Dean of the college to recognize outstanding achievements in the Physics program. It is given to students who have excelled in their coursework, research, and other activities related to the field of Physics.

2. Who is eligible for the Roanoke College Dean's Award for the Physics Program Review?

All students enrolled in the Physics program at Roanoke College are eligible for the Dean's Award. However, the award is typically given to students who have completed at least two years of coursework in the program and have maintained a high GPA.

3. How is the recipient of the Roanoke College Dean's Award for the Physics Program Review chosen?

The recipient of the Dean's Award is chosen by a committee of faculty members from the Physics department. The committee considers factors such as academic performance, research projects, and extracurricular activities related to Physics when making their decision.

4. Is the Roanoke College Dean's Award for the Physics Program Review a monetary award?

No, the Dean's Award is not a monetary award. It is a recognition of academic excellence and is noted on the recipient's transcript and other official documents.

5. Can a student receive the Roanoke College Dean's Award for the Physics Program Review more than once?

Yes, a student may receive the Dean's Award multiple times if they continue to meet the criteria and are nominated by the Physics department. It is a prestigious honor and receiving it multiple times is a testament to the student's dedication and achievements in the field of Physics.

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