Planetary Sciences

Overview

Key Features

Upon completion of the Ph.D. program in Planetary Sciences , a student will:

• Planetary sciences includes, but is not limited to, the science of the Sun, planets and their moons, other Solar System objects, and objects orbiting other stars;
• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a subfield related to planetary sciences (minor);
• demonstrate ability to design, conduct, and document an independent research project that generates results that can be published in the peer-reviewed literature;
• effectively evaluate the scientific literature essential to the research area and articulate how the research is related to and advances the discipline;
• effectively communicate their research to peers and colleagues (e.g. peer-reviewed literature, national or international conferences and workshops, and seminars);
• effectively communicate their science to a broader audience, including its basic aspects to a lay person.