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Program overview.

The Department of Philosophy offers two degree programs, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.

Students may also be interested in the combined degree program in  Law, Juris Doctor / Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy (JD/PhD) , which enables students to pursue work at the intersection of philosophy and law and to complete both the PhD and the JD programs in a shorter time than it would take to complete the degrees separately.

Applicants should consult the department’s website for complete details of graduate programs, course offerings, and short academic profiles of the graduate faculty.

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Department of Materials Science & Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is the most advanced research degree in the Faculty. Working under the direction of a supervisor, PhD students engage in original research that contributes to their field of study. Advanced course work accompanies the pursuit of the thesis.

As a PhD student, you’ll receive guaranteed base support funding for up to four years of study. Current graduate scholarship funding tables can be viewed here .

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a research master's degree in engineering, with an overall average of at least B+ (78%+), from an accredited institution. Current MASc students within our department can apply to fast-track into the PhD program before completing the MASc degree requirements

View the  full graduate studies admission requirements here .

Program Requirements & Time for Completion

The program of study normally includes 2.0 FCE (four half-courses), including the weekly Graduate Research Seminar, the Graduate Ethics Seminar, and a thesis.

In the PhD program, the departmental seminar comprises a minimum of two seminars presented to the academic staff/students of MSE.

Within 12 months of initial enrollment, all PhD students must pass a general Qualifying Examination based on the course material taken within the Department and on the background knowledge in the student's field of specialization.

The required thesis is based upon research work carried out in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering.

PhD candidates typically take between two and six years to complete the requirements of the degree. Only full-time study is available.

See all program requirements here: MSE Graduate Student Handbook

Research Areas & Affiliated Core Professors

Additive & advanced manufacturing.

• Zou, Yu  – Extreme mechanics & Advanced Manufacturing
• Naguib, Hani E.  (MIE/MSE) – Smart & Functional Materials
• Hibbard, Glenn D.  – Cellular Hybrid Materials
• Coyle, Thomas W.  – Advanced Coating Technologies
• Thorpe, Steven J.  – Surface Engineering & Electrochemistry

Advanced Characterization & Forensics

• Perovic, Doug D.  – Electron Microscopy,  Microelectronics & Forensics
• Howe, Jane  – In situ  & correlative microscopy group

Biomaterials

• Sone, Eli D.  (BME/MSE) – Composite Biological Materials
• Hatton, Ben  – Functional & Adaptive Surfaces
• Matsuura, Naomi   (BME/MSE) – Nanotechnology, Molecular Imaging & Systems Biology

Coatings & Surfaces

• Nogami, Jun  – Nanostructured Growth & Characterization
• Ruda, Harry E.  – Advanced Nanotechnology & Semiconductors
• Lian, Keryn K.  – Flexible Energy & Electronics

Computational Material & Data Analytics

• Singh, Chandra Veer   – Computational Materials Engineering
• Zou, Yu   - Laboratory for Extreme Mechanics & Additive Manufacturing
• Hattrick-SImpers, Jason  – AUTOnomous DIscovery of ALloys (AUTODIAL)
• von Lilienfeld, Anatole  –  Professor & Clark Chair of Advanced Materials at the Vector Institute

Electronics, Photonics & Sensors

• Kherani, Nazir P.  (ECE/MSE) – Advanced Photovoltaics & Devices
• Ruda, Harry E.  – Advanced Nanotechnology / Semiconductors
• Lu, Zheng-Hong  – Organic Optoelectronics

Energy Generation & Storage

• Barati, Mansoor   – Sustainable Materials Processing
• Azimi, Gisele   – Strategic Materials

Nano, 2D & Composite Materials

• Singh, Chandra Veer  – Computational Materials Engineering
• Perovic, Doug D.  – Electron Microscopy , Microelectronics & Forensics

Smart Materials & Devices

Sustainable materials processing.

• Barati, Mansoor  – Sustainable Materials Processing

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Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Research-based program, phd students produce a thesis of original work with the support of world-renowned researchers and facilities.

This program is designed for individuals interested in a rewarding career in fundamental or applied research. The PhD program involves advanced courses and an intensive research program culminating in a thesis, supervised by a CivMin faculty member.

Explore our   research themes to see what areas you could pursue in your studies

Students entering the PhD program typically have a Master’s degree, however outstanding applicants who are completing a bachelor’s degree can apply for direct entry into the PhD program.

Fees, Awards and Funding

Students admitted to the PhD program are provided a funding package for up to 4 years Information on fees, awards, funding and Teaching Assistantships can be found here .

Program Length and Time Limit

The PhD is offered on a full-time basis only.

Program Length

4 years full-time; 5 years transfer-from-master's; 5 years direct-entry

6 years full-time; 7 years transfer-from-master's; 7 years direct-entry

PhD Milestones

• Comprehensive Exam
• PhD Supervisory Committee
• Departmental Exam
• Final Oral Examination

Program Requirements

In addition to the thesis, students complete a minimum of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses) before completing their comprehensive exam*.

• Students with an MASc degree (or equivalent in the same area of study) must complete a minimum of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (four half courses).
• Students enrolled in the MASc degree program who transfer to the PhD program must complete a total of 4.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (nine half courses)
• Students with an MEng degree must complete a minimum of 4.5 FCEs (nine half courses). Up to 3.0 FCEs (six graduate half courses) may be used from the MEng program towards the PhD course requirements.
• For direct-entry students, more FCEs may be required depending on the student's background preparation. It is normally expected that at least one of the half courses will be taken outside of the student's principal area of research.

Students must participate in the non-credit seminar course JDE 1000H Ethics in Research during their first or second session of registration.

The academic program must be approved by the department's Examination and Degree Committee during the student's first session.

Flexible-Time PhD Option

The flexible-time PhD program is a full-time PhD program that a student competes while continuing professional practice in areas related to the student’s field of research. Because the option involves continued professional practice, it allows a student to complete the program over a longer period of time. The typical program length is 6 years, and the time limit is 8 years.

The School of Graduate Studies guidelines for the Flexible-Time PhD option require that applicants demonstrate that the research and proposed program of study are related to the applicant’s professional career, and that they will continue their professional activities while registered in the program.

Typically, students will complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

• Year 1-2: 2.0 FCE and the non-credit seminar JDE1000 Ethics in Research, and form a Supervisory Committee
• Year 2: Prepare a research proposal and pass the Comprehensive Exam
• Year 3-5: Research and writing
• Year 6: Defend the thesis at the Final Oral Examination by August 30

Students in the Flexible-Time option are registered full-time during the first four years and part-time during subsequent years in the program. Candidacy is achieved upon successful completion of course work and the Comprehensive Exam, normally by the end of Year 2. Throughout the program students are expected to maintain a schedule of regular meetings with their supervisors and with the Supervisory Committees.

Those interested in the Flexible-Time PhD program should reach out to the departmental admissions office at: [email protected]

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The Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research-based program leading to the production of a research thesis. Doctoral research at UTIAS is expected to be internationally recognized for its originality, rigour, and importance. Supervised by a faculty member, students select a research topic, develop a plan to address the topic, and implement this plan, leading to a major research thesis and contributions to the academic literature. This is the pinnacle of academic achievement, and holders of the PhD are well prepared for academic positions and leadership roles in industrial research and development.

UTIAS researchers collaborate extensively with all the major companies in the Canadian aerospace industry, and UTIAS PhD students frequently interact with industrial partners.

All PhD students at UTIAS are provided with a stipend to support living expenses, tuition and fees, and are eligible for a range of additional scholarship support .

Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry; or 2) transfer from the University of Toronto MASc program.

Four years (defined as the period of time for an academically well-prepared student to complete all program requirements while registered full-time).

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies . For international students, degree and grade equivalencies can be found at the  International Degree Equivalencies directory .
• An MASc degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry and demonstrated ability to perform advanced research. Applicants require a minimum average grade of B+ in their Master’s program, but most admitted applicants have average grades higher than this.
• Proof of English-language proficiency is required for all applicants educated outside of Canada whose native language is not English. See the  School of Graduate Studies  for additional information.

Application Procedures

Please ensure that you meet our minimum admission requirements as stated above.

Before applying, you should learn about the  UTIAS course offerings , and read the FAQs about admissions and FAQs about studying at UTIAS .

Step 1.   Submit an application on SGS Admissions Management and pay the $125 application fee (non-refundable/transferable, regardless of the circumstance). Applications will not be processed until the application fee is received. You will be prompted for your payment information after you click “submit.” Please note that there is no way to edit your application once it has been submitted.

On the SGS Admissions Management site please submit:

• Your SGS application  (personal information, academic history, etc.), and,
• Scans of complete (or most up-to-date) academic transcript(s) . Applicants must scan and upload each post-secondary institutional transcript as a PDF file. In lieu of a scanned copy of a paper transcript, applicants may upload a PDF file of their academic history from their university’s student web service. Every transcript must include its respective grading scale. You are not required to submit official (paper) transcripts until requested by the graduate office.

Step 2 .  Submit a detailed application on UTIAS Application System .

This is the most important part of the application process. If you do not complete the application on UTIAS Application System, your application will not be reviewed.

Please note:

• Applicants should monitor their PhD application progress on UTIAS Application System.

Your UTIAS Graduate Admission includes:

• Personal/general Information
• Statement of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Academic history and detailed grades*
• Referee contact information**

Once you submit your application on UTIAS Application System you will not be able to modify it.

* You must include all marks from all years and all institutions that you have attended. If you do not provide these grades on UTIAS Application System, the review of your application will be delayed until you provide these and hence you may miss the review period.

Transcripts: The review process will take place using the scanned/electronic transcripts uploaded to SGS Admissions Management Application and grades submitted to UTIAS Application System. You will be contacted with instructions if you are required to submit official paper transcripts.

** Two reference letters are required . In general, letters of reference from academic sources are preferred. Your referees must submit their letters of reference electronically on the UTIAS Application System. Do not submit more than two referees. Only two letters will be considered. Instructions on how to submit letters of reference will be sent automatically to referees by the UTIAS Application System.

An application is not complete until both letters of reference have been submitted. It is highly recommended that applicants (1) submit their applications well in advance of the deadline and (2) confirm that their letters of reference have been submitted by logging on to the UTIAS Application System. The application status will read “received” when the application is complete including two letters of reference. Please do not forward hard copies of letters of reference to the UTIAS Graduate Office.

Indicate research preference: Applicants must classify their research interest. The UTIAS Application System will permit applicants to indicate a maximum of three areas of interest from a drop-down menu. Visit our Research & Centres  page for detailed information.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)

Earn your phd in the heart of canada’s innovation and health research ecosystem.

PhD students at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy have the opportunity to further their research in collaboration with a vibrant community of world-leading professionals and researchers from a variety of disciplines and background. Our faculty is a diverse and multidisciplinary community exploring some of the world’s most pressing health sciences challenges, and breaking new ground on solutions.

Located in Toronto’s discovery district at the historic University of Toronto St. George campus, our graduate students have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of faculties and departments at U of T and nearby world-class teaching hospitals and research institutes.  

Degree Timeline

[1] Doctoral students are subject to the School’s policy on “Timely Completion of Graduate Program Requirements”.  To achieve candidacy, a PhD student is expected to have completed all program requirements exclusive of thesis and seminar courses.  

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences must have:

• Completed (or be in the final year of) a four-year BSc or BA degree or a two-year MSc (or its equivalent) in the Natural/Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, or Health Profession such as Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing or Pharmacy from a recognized university.
• A minimum B+ (77%) average , or its equivalent, in a Masters degree program OR
• A minimum of A- (80%) average , or its equivalent, in senior level courses relevant to the program in a four-year undergraduate program. The applicant is expected to have completed an undergraduate research project.
• Secured a potential supervisor within the department of pharmaceutical sciences at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. Applicants are encouraged to contact  prospective supervisors in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences . The supervisor must hold a Graduate Appointment at the Faculty as well as at the School of Graduate Studies.
• Applicants to the flex-time PhD program  must also provide a completed Letter of Support from Employer .

Additionally:

• The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee considers the applicant's background and accomplishments, academic standing, and financial support from the potential supervisor.
• ​​​paper-based TOEFL: 600 and 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
• Internet-based TOEFL: 100/120 and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
• If the undergraduate degree was not obtained from a recognized Canadian or US university, the applicant must write and achieve scores at the 50th percentile ranking or better on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test).

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Doctor of philosophy in theology (phd).

Program Overview

In partnership with the Toronto School of Theology, Knox College provides the opportunity for more advanced work in areas of interest to our students. All Graduate Degrees are offered through the Toronto School of Theology (TST), and students are required to register at one of the TST Colleges. Knox College is one of the seven TST Colleges. Administration of the graduate program is a joint responsibility of TST and the particular College. Graduate programs at Knox include two master’s programs (MA and ThM) and two doctoral programs (PhD and DMin).

The Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (PhD) is a research doctorate undertaken in a specialized area of study. Program requirements include meeting research language requirements in two languages, course work, general examinations, and a thesis which makes an original contribution. Find a full program description here  on the TST website.

Admission Requirements

• Master’s degree in appropriate field
• CGPA 3.7/4.0 or greater (80%; A-)
• Academic Research Language
• English-Language Proficiency

Admissions to this program are overseen by the Graduate Center for Theological Studies (GCTS) at the Toronto School of Theology (TST). Interested applicants must submit a Graduate Degree Program Application through the GCTS at TST.

Application, Admissions, and related deadlines are posted on the TST website at www.tst.edu/applying-graduate-degree-program . Please contact [email protected] for more information and assistance.

Program Outcomes

Doctor of Philosophy program learning outcomes Students will demonstrate: 1. Expertise in one theological area of focus, engaging with other areas of focus as appropriate. 2. Ability to practice pedagogical excellence in an academic, ecumenical, intercultural and multi-religious context. 3. Capacity to carry out original research at an advanced level.

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For full tuition details and bursary information, visit our  Tuition/Financial Aid  page.

PhD in Forestry

Description

Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) students at the University of Toronto's Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design conduct focused research under the supervision of one of our faculty members. Faculty members’ research is often interdisciplinary and applied in nature, distilling the utility and impact of discoveries and enabling partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Research interests include (but aren’t limited to):

• Forest conservation biology and wildlife ecology
• Forest biosphere science
• Invasive species and threats to forest health
• Environmental sustainability of managed forests
• Fire and ecosystem management
• Sustainable development and economics
• Political ecology and governance of forests
• Social and cultural ecology of forest ecosystems
• Urban forestry
• Forest Biomaterials Science

Interested in the program? Get to know  our faculty , check out  current openings for research-stream students , and visit the  Daniels Faculty's Forestry website  for more information. 

Successful candidates come from a variety of backgrounds including biology, botany, ecology, economics, environmental studies, engineering, forestry, agriculture, mathematical and computer science, physical and social sciences, and zoology.

Students are admitted to the four-year PhD program via one of three routes:

• Master’s degree: an appropriate graduate degree from a recognized university with at least an A- standing, in a discipline appropriate to the intended field of doctoral study and research.
• Direct entry: in exceptional circumstances, an extraordinarily strong applicant with an appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university may be admitted to the PhD program..
• Transfer from MScF to PhD: under specific conditions, outstanding registered Master of Science in Forestry  students may be considered by the end of their first year in the MScF program for transfer to the PhD program.

Requirements

The PhD in Forestry minumum requirements include: 

• A minimum of three elective half courses (1.5 FCEs) must be taken. Depending on the student’s background and academic goals, additional or alternative coursework may be required by the student’s supervisory committee, including courses outside the Faculty of Forestry.
• FOR 1001H Graduate Seminar (0.5 FCE). Transfer students require credit for FOR 1001H only once.
• Successful completion of a qualifying appraisal examination. The examination will be oral and will ordinarily be taken prior to the completion of 16 months in the program. There are three possible outcomes: pass, decision deferred pending supplementary undertakings, or unsatisfactory. If there is more than one negative vote, the outcome will be judged unsatisfactory. Students are permitted one further attempt.
• Preparation and defence of a thesis that is an original and independent research work adding significantly to the existing body of knowledge.

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• John Caspersen
• Patrick M.A. James
• Sally Krigstin
• Benjamin Kuttner
• Danijela Puric-Mladenovic
• Sandy Smith
• Sean Thomas
• Mike Wotton
• Rasoul Yousefpour

More information on admissions for the PhD in Forestry program is available on the  Graduate Admissions page .

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Departmental newsletter: june-august 2024, september 6, 2024, welcome back, duke philosophers (as well as our families, friends, and unaffiliated but loyal readers) the wait is over. the long, dark night of radio silence has come to an end. a new day dawns on our department, and with it, a deluge of updates on our summer goings and doings. please enjoy our first issue of the 2024-2025 academic year but remember to pace yourself... there won't be another issue for a month..

A hearty welcome to our newest cohort of graduate students:  Julia Banks received a BS in Neuroscience and a BA in Philosophy from Lafayette College and is interested in moral psychology, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. 

Michael Bergdolt comes to us with a BS in Physics and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has strong interests in formal epistemology and philosophy of science.

  Audrey Ledbetter has both a BA and MA in Philosophy from Tufts University and is interested in ethics, personal identity, and feminist philosophy. 

Ayana Shirai graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Economics and is interested in meta-ethics, moral psychology, and philosophy of mind.  Welcome, all! We are thrilled to have you.

In late May, Elaine Chen and Emily Kluge gave talks at a graduate student workshop at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Elaine presented “Breaking free of the birdcage: rethinking feminist agency amidst oppressive constraints.” Emily presented “Incomplete Bodies in Early Confucianism and the Zhuangzi.” They also talked to undergraduate students about the application and study experiences at graduate programs in the United States (with an advertisement for Duke Philosophy, of course).

Emily Kluge also reviewed Benoît Vermander's recent book, "The Encounter of Chinese and Western Philosophies: A Critique." Her review was published in Dao: A Journal of Comparative Philosophy . You can find her review here , or on the bulletin board of grad student publications in the department! 

This summer, on May 28, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong welcomed his first grandchild: Juno Sage Sinnott-Armstrong. Walter says, "Nothing else can match the joy of spending time with her. Still, I did find time to start a business to build a Patient Preference Predictor and apply for a grant to fund it. Wish me luck. I also published a couple of new articles on moral AI and wrote a little op-ed on democracy ." 

Walter (pictured right) has also joined Kamala Harris' transition team as her newly appointed "Contrastivism Czar."  Whatever that means... Congratulations, Walter!

Lindsay Huth (the newly appointed assistant editor of this storied news outlet!) presented a paper ("An Aristotelian Objection to the Evolved Moral Faculty") at Social Ontology in July 2024. 

Yuan Dong had a very busy summer! She was one of the grad student helpers of the International Society of Social Ontology conference that our very own Ásta and Kevin Richardson hosted in July.  She gave a presentation titled "Against Supervenience in Social Knowledge." She also had a happy William & Mary reunion with Aaron Griffith and Jake Beardsley. Earlier in the summer, she presented an adaptation of her first dissertation chapter, "Xin (Trust) in the Xunzi" at the week-long East-West Philosophers' Conference in Hawaii. And later, in August, Yuan attended a workshop on philosophy of statistics at the University of Minnesota to present her paper, "The Statistical and Philosophical Challenges of Agent-Based Modelling." (Despite her insistence, meaning twice, that the workshop take a group photo during their visit to the Guthrie Theater, and despite the organizers' praise of her excellent, posterity-minded idea, the photo never happened. Hence the lack of a photo of this truly enjoyable workshop.) 

In addition to co-hosting Social Ontology 2024 at Duke with Kevin Richardson (which was, as we have seen from the previous entries, a great success!), Ásta also gave keynotes at Philosophy in an Inclusive Key at Penn State's Rock Ethics Institute and The North American Society for Social Philosophy's 41st International Social Philosophy Conference at Creighton University. That's what Ásta wants you to know...

...what she doesn't want you to know is that in 1984, when she was playing left back, Ásta met Arsenal legend Brian Talbot. I can't read Icelandic, but given the context, I can only assume the article says that Talbot asked Ásta to train him after seeing her play. She declined, of course, because her heart was set on a career in philosophy. Dejected, having decided he could only continue in the Premier League with Ásta's coaching, Talbot left Arsenal at the end of the season. "Internationally renowned philosopher" and "coveted coach to famous footballers" -- these are just a few of the categories Ásta lives by.

Kexuan Liu presented their project, "Birthing into the Margin: Standpoint Epistemology, 'World'-Traveling, and Epistemic Dis/advantage," at the 41st International Social Philosophy Conference in Omaha this July. The project explores how the fluidity of social identities shapes one epistemically, focusing on instances where one births or transitions into more marginalized identities that are new to oneself (e.g., diasporic, trans, and disabled experiences). Kexuan also presented "A Non-Ideal Theory of Memory: Mis/remembering, Epistemologies of Ignorance, and Minoritarian Resistance," at the 2024 Social Ontology Conference at Duke, also held in July. Extended abstracts of both projects can be found here .

Alex Rosenberg has published a new paper, “ Does Homo sapiens need a recipe for survival? Do we have one? " His paper, on the impact of climate change and feasible solutions to it, is published in Social Philosophy and Policy .

Nina Van Rooy gave talks on her paper "Do Large Language Models have Theory of Mind?" at the SPP (Society for Philosophy and Psychology) at Purdue University and the ESPP (European SPP) in Grenoble. She also presented a poster with Kaylee Miceli and Kevin O'Neill, IMC lab members, at the Cognitive Science Society meeting in Rotterdam. The poster was titled "Causation on a Continuum: No Normality Effects on Causal Judgments."

Professor Henry Pickford (Geman Studies and Philosophy) is on leave this semester (Fall 2024) with a senior fellowship at the International Research Center for Cultural Studies in Vienna . While there, he'll be researching the philosopher Theodor W. Adorno and Bildung .

This summer, Caleb Hazelwood gave talks at the Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice (at the University of South Carolina), Philosophy and Biology Shop Talks (at "Luna's Trail" in Westfield, North Carolina), and Philosophy of Biology at the Mountains (at the University of Utah). His paper, "Beanbag Holobionts," has been accepted for presentation at the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association (in New Orleans this November) and will be published in Philosophy of Science with the conference proceedings. 

On a personal note, the graduate students are celebrating (at least) two engagements that happened this summer: Adrienne Duke and her partner Mark Hrdy, as well as Caleb Hazelwood and his partner Jenna Duerr. 

Over the summer, Michael Veldman successfully defended his dissertation, “Force, Cause, and Explanation: Euler and the Metaphysics of Science.” Congratulations, Dr. Veldman !

His advisors were Katherine Brading and Andrew Janiak. Also on his committee were Jennifer Jhun and Jeff McDonough. (Identify them in this picture if you dare.) Michael has left us for a postdoc with the Extending New Narratives in the History of Philosophy project, under the supervision of Corey Dyck at Western University. 

Duke had a strong presence at the History of Philosophy of Science (HOPOS) conference over the summer, with standing room only – despite the lack of air-conditioning and 90-degree heat – for a symposium of talks by Michael Veldman, Andrew Janiak, and alum Qiu Lin on Du Châtelet.

Later, there was a session dedicated to Katherine Brading and Marius Stan’s recent book, Philosophical Mechanics in the Age of Reason .

HOPOS also offered an opportunity to celebrate Michael’s successful dissertation defense, and to don Duke Centennial T-shirts as Katherine, Andrew, and Michael enjoyed Viennese victuals and libations on the last night of the conference. 

The Queen is graduated. Long live the Queen!

This month I have some unsolicited advice for Kexuan regarding the benefits and limitations of platitudes. Aristotle tells us that one swallow does not make a spring, but a big gulp can be enough for the fall. The flourishing life may be “complete”, but we all know the flourishing term paper is “incomplete”. When words confuse me so, I like to turn to the late Daniel Dennett, that true connoisseur of philosophical humour, who once wrote: “Printed labels in Turkish mean nothing to you unless you understand Turkish.” ( Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking , p. 104). Sometimes they mean nothing to you even when you do understand Turkish, e.g. when you’ve been out of the country for several months and there’s 80% annual inflation. I guess my point is… that worrying over the permanence of the printed word can hamper one’s appreciation of the evanescent joys of PhD life?

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Our new ms students – fall 2024.

Posted by duthip1 on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in News .

We are delighted to welcome seven new students to our master’s degree program this fall.

Camila Carmona earned associate degrees in mathematics, economics, and philosophy at Santa Rosa Junior College, followed by bachelor’s degrees in statistics and philosophy at Sonoma State University. Carmona’s first biostatistics project was about the impact of remote instruction on student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research interests include Alzheimer’s disease, statistical genetics, and the impact of environmental health on human health.

Xuexin Li earned her BA in statistics and computer science at Boston University. Her current research interests include theoretical analysis across mathematics and statistics, and algorithm analysis with applications in biology, with the overall goal of advancing methodologies to improve human health. Her outside interests include culinary activities (such as baking, cooking, and exploring restaurants), solving puzzles, and playing open-world video games.

Yiqing Pan  is a magna cum laude graduate of Mount Holyoke, with a BA in statistics after completing projects on asthma and drug usage, plus experience as a pharmaceutical intern in Shanghai. She is strongly interested in “capturing the key features of real-world data and producing unbiased interpretations. Her hobbies include drawing and photography; her portfolio includes Asian Student Association decorations and scientific graphics for posters and papers.

Zongyue Teng double-majored in mathematical statistics and psychology at Wake Forest University. Teng writes: “My experience with statistical analyses makes me interested in using and learning more statistical techniques to solve real-world problems. My background in psychology further enhances my interest in biostatistics, where I can use my skills and knowledge to help more people.”

Xin Wu earned her bachelor’s degree in statistics at East China Normal University. Research-wise, her focus is on experimental design, genomics and real-world evidence. Her hobbies include listening to music (particularly J-pop and rock), photography, and learning to play the electric guitar.

Haozheng Xu earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and business analytics (with a data science concentration) at William and Mary. He is excited about combining his pure mathematical background with applied biostatistics knowledge to build a well-rounded skillset, and open to different research possibilities. His hobbies include playing basketball, working out, and traveling.

Seth Young earned his bachelor’s degree in statistics at the University of North Carolina. His research interests currently include network analysis, Bayesian statistics, machine learning, clinical trials, statistical modeling, and causal inference. His hobbies include hiking and reading.

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Regis University Launches Innovative DNP to Ph.D. Program in Nursing Research and Education

• September 06, 2024

Program Equips Nurses with Advanced Research and Teaching Skills Through a Unique Dissertation Format

Regis University is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing program, designed specifically for nurses holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. This program, offered by the esteemed Loretto Heights School of Nursing, will equip nurses with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel as educators and researchers at the highest levels of academia and health care.  

The DNP to Ph.D. in Nursing Research and Nursing Education program is a unique pathway that emphasizes the integration of advanced nursing education and research. Through an innovative “dissertation by publication” approach, students will have the opportunity to prepare and submit three publications at key stages throughout their studies, ensuring they are well-prepared to contribute to the nursing discipline upon graduation.  

“In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, it is essential for nursing professionals to advance their education and research capabilities,” said Linda Osterlund, dean of the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions at Regis University. “Our new DNP to Ph.D. program represents a significant step forward in preparing nurses to become leaders, educators and researchers who can shape the future of healthcare.”  

As graduates of this program, nurses will be prepared to create new knowledge in the nursing field, engage in high-level research and deliver innovative education in nursing schools and health care institutions. The curriculum is specifically designed to sharpen skills in areas such as:  

• Advanced Research:  Understanding, analyzing and designing research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches.  
• Advanced Nursing Education:  Developing educational theories and strategies tailored for clinical and classroom settings, emphasizing student-centered learning outcomes.  
• Health Care Teaching and Education:  Preparing nurses to teach and mentor the next generation of health care professionals.  
• Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing Science:  Integrating scientific, philosophical and theoretical concepts that form the foundation of nursing knowledge and practice.  

Courses such as Philosophy of Nursing Science, Nursing Education Pedagogy, and Research Theory and Design and Methods are key components of the program, providing a comprehensive education that spans the breadth of nursing science and education.  

A Tradition of Excellence in Nursing Education 

The Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis University has a long-standing history of excellence dating back to 1948. Known for producing competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing professionals, the school is fully accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (AACN-CCNE). Regis University’s commitment to Jesuit values ensures that our programs not only focus on technical and clinical expertise but also emphasize leadership, social justice and service to vulnerable and underserved populations.  

Sheryl Tirol Director of Communications, Marketing and Communications 303.458.4218

About Regis University

Established in 1877, Regis University is a premier, globally engaged institution of higher learning in the Jesuit tradition that prepares leaders to live productive lives of faith, meaning and service. Regis University, one of 27 Jesuit universities in the nation, has two campus locations in the Denver metro area and extensive online program offerings with more than 6,000 enrolled students. It is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. For more information, visit www.regis.edu .

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New undergrads, welcome to the Department of Philosophy! Please join us for an orientation to the department, its people, and its offerings Friday, September 6, 10 AM – 12 PM.

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Welcome ( Arthur Ripstein )

Opening remarks ( Jim John & Eric Correia )

PCU remarks ( Manal Kamran & Sven Oravsky )

Special area highlight 1: Philosophy of Science ( Sara Aronowitz )

Special area highlight 2: Global Philosophy ( Elisa Freschi )

Special area highlight 3: Logic ( Jim John on behalf of Alex Koo )

Special area highlight 4: Bioethics ( Andrew Franklin-Hall )

Mental health resources ( Andriy Bilenkyy )

Final remarks ( Jim John & Eric Correia )

11:25 – 12:00 (or earlier)

Open question-and-answer session (moderated by Jim John )

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