Message from the Chair
Imagine reading a good book that you want never to end and, to your delight, it never does. Similarly, in your career as a scientist, although a given problem may be solved, the excitement of discovery continues. Basic science seeks to understand nature. It is a continual process with the depth of discovery defined by your own depth of curiosity.
For curiosity to thrive and strengthen, it must be encouraged.
As scientists and teachers, we recognize curiosity as the innate desire for understanding and knowledge. We realize its importance to our own work. We are committed to supporting this drive in each student and post-doctoral fellow because curiosity has one end point: discovery.
As you read through our site, you will learn about our ideals and our areas of expertise. We offer a dynamic, growing environment where significant discovery is ongoing. Our intense dedication to cutting-edge science is surpassed only by our unwavering commitment to first-rate, graduate training.
Katherine Knight, PhD
Professor and Chair
Imagine reading a good book that you want never to end and, to your delight, it never does. Similarly, in your career as a scientist, although a given problem may be solved, the excitement of discovery continues. Basic science seeks to understand nature. It is a continual process with the depth of discovery defined by your own depth of curiosity.
For curiosity to thrive and strengthen, it must be encouraged.
As scientists and teachers, we recognize curiosity as the innate desire for understanding and knowledge. We realize its importance to our own work. We are committed to supporting this drive in each student and post-doctoral fellow because curiosity has one end point: discovery.
As you read through our site, you will learn about our ideals and our areas of expertise. We offer a dynamic, growing environment where significant discovery is ongoing. Our intense dedication to cutting-edge science is surpassed only by our unwavering commitment to first-rate, graduate training.
Katherine Knight, PhD
Professor and Chair