Information for New Students and Applicants

Graduate Students

There are two programs through which you can join the group: 1) the Ph.D. Program in Mathematics and 2) the Ph.d. Program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB). You are definitely encouraged to apply to both programs if interested.

Typically, the mathematics Ph.D. program consists of

The Ph.D. program in BCB requires

The mathematics courses focus on methods of applied analysis and numerics (asymptotics, perturbations, numerical linear algebra, numerical differential equations), and the BCB courses focus quantitative biology at the cellular level and below (sequence analysis, protein structure, bioinformatics). When choosing the program, one might consider which courses they find the most interesting. The application procedure can be a bit confusing for both programs, so I encourage you to contact me before applying.

We definitely have students in the group who are more interested in biology at the organism level than mathematics. If neither program seems like a good fit, one might also consider applying to the Ph.D. Program in Biology through Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. Although I cannot directly advise students through this program, I would be interested in serving as a coadvisor. In this case, please contact William Kier or Tyson Hedrick.

Undergraduate Students

At this time, we have limited funding for undergraduate research assistants. We are always taking volunteers, however. This is an excellent opportunity to get research experience, a publication, and possibly present research at a national conference. In addition, there are a couple possible ways that undergrads can get course credit for research. Please contact me if you are interested in one of these opportunities.