Grad school in Materials Science help/advice.

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The discussion centers on advice for entering a graduate program in Materials Science and Engineering, specifically for someone with a physics background. Key recommendations include reviewing the works of Paul Flory, particularly his papers on polymer chemistry and engineering, which are essential for foundational knowledge in materials science. The participant also indicates a focus on superconductivity, highlighting the importance of specialized research areas within the field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of polymer chemistry and engineering principles
  • Familiarity with key literature in materials science, particularly works by Paul Flory
  • Basic knowledge of superconductivity concepts
  • Access to academic journals and research papers
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Paul Flory's contributions to polymer science
  • Explore recent advancements in superconductivity
  • Familiarize yourself with materials characterization techniques
  • Investigate interdisciplinary approaches combining physics and materials science
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Graduate students in materials science, researchers in polymer chemistry, and anyone interested in superconductivity and its applications.

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Hello all,
My background is in physics, and I'm entering a graduate program for materials science and engineering this fall. I was wondering if anyone had any generic or specific advice before starting. Thank you.
 
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Im not really sure what your exact research area will involve but if its material science and has anything to do with polymer chemistry/engineering, and you are just starting out without a strong background (but obviously one where scientific ideas will come quickly since you studied physics), Id go back and dig up all the papers by Flory you can find. He obviously published a lot but I recall about 3 or 4 being particularly useful for anyone setting out to do research in materials science.
Sorry I don't have the specific article citations but if you have access to a large collection of journals, you'll have no problem finding him.
 
Thank you for the advice! It looks like I'm probably actually going into Superconductivity.
 

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