Graduate Studies in Interdisciplinary Physical Sciences University of Colorado at Boulder Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics graduates Chemical Physics Atmospherical and Environmental Chemistry Surface and Materials Research CU-Boulder is an exciting center for graduate education and research, providing opportunities in exciting cutting-edge fields: nanotechnology atmospheric and environmental chemistry Bose-Einstein condensation laser spectroscopy surface and materials research state-resolved dynamics ultra-fast processes One of the greatest strengths of the graduate programs is the highly interdisciplinary environment in Boulder, with many world-renowned institutes located either right on campus or within walking distance, including Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), JILA (operated jointly by CU and the National Institute of Standards and Technology), the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). CU-Boulder offers several premier interdisciplinary graduate programs: Atmospheric Chemistry Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Chemical Physics Graduate students typically pursue a degree in either Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Chemistry (Analytical or Physical) Chemical Physics Physics Graduate students in any field of physical science who are interested in incorporating optics into their training now have the opportunity to participate in the innovative Optical Science and Engineering Program (OSEP), which focuses on developing the "employable quintet" of knowledge and skills that prospective employers identify in effective employees, namely in-depth technical knowledge problem solving in a laboratory setting flexibility in learning and working an ability to work in teams clarity in both oral and written communication Graduate programs at CU-Boulder in the areas of physical chemistry; chemical physics; and atomic, molecular, and optical physics are consistently ranked in the top ten internationally. For additional information, or to make suggestions or corrections, contact webmaster at phys-sci@jilawww.colorado.edu