Graduate programs

Scientists work together with graduate students on research projects.

Courses of Study

There are six academic departments associated with the PSFC. Each department offers a number of plasma-related courses. Check the departments below to see a complete list of their course offerings:

Course 2: Mechanical Engineering

Course 3: Materials Science and Engineering

Course 6: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Course 8: Physics

Course 10: Chemical Engineering

Course 22: Nuclear Science & Engineering

For a detailed list of all courses available to MIT students, please look at MIT Subject Listings and Schedule, found in the on-line MIT Bulletin.

Plasma Forum Meetings

Every Tuesday at 5:15, PSFC graduate students meet to hear updates of student research from their peers. Pizza and sodas are served.  Students can check the Plasma Forum Calendar, sign up to give a talk, or reserve a place at the forum at the following web site: http://www.psfc.mit.edu/newsite/education/grad/plasma_forum.html

PSFC Seminar Series

The PSFC Seminar series augments graduate study and research.