Graduate school in applied math, physics, or engineering?

[olheiser01]

Im about to graduate with a physics and math double major, so I'm currently searching for graduate programs that include applied physics, applied math, and engineering. Ultimately I am interested in applying science/math to practical applications in engineering or Earth science. My goal is to complete a Ph.D. and work in a government lab or industry. I am really in search of a program that has a decent balance of hands on experimental work along with modeling and theory done within a research group. I am wondering if anyone has experience in these kinds of programs and/or have advice for what type of graduate program I should look for in general or even for specific schools. I appreciate any wisdom on this.

 

[OldEngr63]

Ultimately, it all depends on your own interests.

You could look for a group doing work on seismic predictions, with a view toward Earth quake engineering work.

You could look at soils engineering and foundations. This does not appear very glamorous, but there is a great need for better knowledge in this area. The whole field is very wide open I think. I would look at Civil Engineering for this.

You could look at Petroleum engineering for a better understanding of reservoir mechanics and the formation of petroleum in the earth.