SUNY Buffalo Physics Program: Reviews & Info

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the quality and reputation of the physics program at SUNY Buffalo, including personal experiences, faculty recommendations, and perceptions of rankings. Participants share insights from their own educational backgrounds and current studies, addressing both undergraduate and graduate perspectives.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express positive experiences with the physics program, noting strong faculty and a supportive environment.
  • One participant highlights the expansion of the department and the quality of professors, while also mentioning potential pitfalls in faculty choices.
  • Another participant emphasizes the excellence of the Teaching Assistants in the physics department.
  • A participant considering SUNY Buffalo for graduate school acknowledges the low rankings but questions their validity and relevance to employability.
  • Concerns are raised about the perceived low ranking of the program and its implications for future career opportunities in academia and industry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share positive views about the physics program, but there are differing opinions regarding the significance of program rankings and their impact on employability. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the true implications of these rankings.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences and subjective evaluations, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes varying perspectives on the relevance of rankings and their correlation with program quality and job prospects.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective students considering SUNY Buffalo for physics or engineering, as well as those interested in the reputation and quality of academic programs in STEM fields.

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Does anyone know if they have a good physics programme?
 
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Absolutely, I got my BS and first Masters there in the '80's. Lots of new faces but the core of the department has been together since the late '70's.
 
I'm currently an undergrad here and the department is expanding like crazy. The professors are pretty darn good (though if you decide to go i'll tell you who to try and avoid :P). I don't know about it's reputation for students in the larger community, but as a research institution it is quite respectable I believe.
 
I am a engineering student at UB. I think the physics department is excellent.

The Teaching Assistants are the best I have ever seen in my education. They are amazing.
 
Hi, I'm an engineering student at UB and I'm going to be taking PHY 107 next semester.
These teachers are offered. Anyone know of them? Any recommendations?

Iashvili, I
Petrou, A
Strasser, G

http://www.physics.buffalo.edu/facultystaff.html
 
Huh, that's funny, SUNY Buffalo is one of my choices for grad school. It's good to hear that it's actually pretty good. I liked what I saw when I looked through the research areas, but then the ranking was pretty low. The ranking system has been criticized, though, so I know better than to trust it 100%.
 
How about for electrical engineering? I am currently in a physics grad program far far away from home and I am considering moving back to Buffalo (my home town) for engineering phd. As others have mentioned, UB is kind of low on the rankings. To what extent do the rankings reflect reality in terms of say employability -- either in academe or industry?
 

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