- Rotation 1 – Monday, September 8th to Thursday, October 17th (6 wks)
- Break – Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th (1 wk)
- Rotation 2 – Monday, October 27th to Friday, December 12th (6 wks)
- Fall grades deadline – due December 15th
- Rotation 3 – Monday, January 12th to Friday February 20th (6 wks)
- Break – Monday, February 23rd to Friday, February 27th (1 wk)
- Rotation 4 – Monday, March 2nd to Friday, April 10th (6 wks)
- Spring Grades deadline – due May 4th
Research Rotations
The primary goal of research rotations is to allow students to explore different research areas and environments thus allowing them to make informed decisions in committing to a specific research topic and dissertation mentor. During the rotation, students have the opportunity to interact with their rotation mentor and laboratory personnel (i.e., other graduate students, postdocs, and research staff) and gain firsthand knowledge of various research approaches, laboratory cultures, and mentoring styles. ultimately guiding them towards a dissertation lab that aligns with their interests and career aspirations. In addition, these experiences can provide the student with skill development and networking opportunities, that will also be beneficial for their PhD journey.
The first and second rotations occur in the first semester (Fall), and if needed, the third and fourth rotations are in the second semester (Spring). At the end of each rotation, students are required to give an oral presentation which summarizes the purpose, methods, outcomes, and conclusions of the rotation research.
Please submit your rotation information here.