{"id":35809,"date":"2013-03-07T17:12:18","date_gmt":"2013-03-07T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=35809"},"modified":"2025-06-27T21:29:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T21:29:31","slug":"doctorate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/stem\/doctorate\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge to the Doctorate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a title=\"APS bridge\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apsbridgeprogram.org\/about\/students.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Physical Society (Physics)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Field:<\/b> Physics<br \/>\n<b>Mission:<\/b> Increase the number of students earning Ph.D.s in Physics.<br \/>\n<b>Program Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">1- to 2-year post-baccalaureate Bridge Experience<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Research opportunities &amp; advanced coursework<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mentoring and coaching for graduate school applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Edge\" href=\"http:\/\/www.edgeforwomen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Edge Program: Mathematics for Women<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Field:<\/b> Mathematics<br \/>\n<b>Mission:<\/b> Support students in completing graduate degrees in Mathematical Sciences.<br \/>\n<b>Program Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Summer program featuring two four-week core courses<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mini-course in a specialized area of mathematical research<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Problem sessions to prepare for graduate qualifying exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Columbia\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgetophd.facultydiversity.columbia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbia University: Bridge to Ph.D. in the Natural Sciences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Field:<\/b> Natural Sciences<br \/>\n<b>Mission:<\/b> Increase participation of students in Ph.D. programs.<br \/>\n<b>Program Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Intensive research experience<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Coursework tailored to doctoral preparation<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">One-on-one mentoring for a smooth Ph.D. transition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Vandy\" href=\"http:\/\/fisk-vanderbilt-bridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vanderbilt Fisk-Vanderbilt Master-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Fields:<\/b> Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science<b><br \/>\n<\/b> <b>Mission:<\/b> Help students transition to Ph.D. programs through a Master\u2019s degree.<br \/>\n<b>Program Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Two-year program with flexible, individualized coursework<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Research opportunities to develop scientific skills<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Close faculty mentorship for academic and professional growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a title=\"U of Michigan\" href=\"https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/appliedphysics\/prospectivestudents\/academic-programs\/imes-moore-bridge-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Michigan: Applied Physics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Fields:<\/b> Applied Physics, Physical Sciences, Engineering<b><br \/>\n<\/b> <b>Mission:<\/b> Prepare students for doctoral studies with interdisciplinary research training.<br \/>\n<b>Program Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Two-year Master\u2019s program focused on strengthening Physics fundamentals<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Broad range of research opportunities<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pathway to Ph.D. programs at the University of Michigan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Physical Society (Physics) Field: Physics Mission: Increase the number of students earning Ph.D.s in Physics. 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