NRT Training

The NRT integrates classroom learning, data science and analytics, materials research and community-building exercises while you earn your Ph.D. Throughout the program, you will have access to peer mentoring and campus resources at Mizzou.

At the end of the training, you will:

  • Demonstrate the efficacy of creativity practices to materials research;
  • Apply data-science methodology to materials research problems;
  • Manage and contribute to distributed teams of interdisciplinary researchers;
  • Effectively communicate in multiple modalities to broad audiences about materials research; and
  • Demonstrate inclusive practices in research and outreach activities.
Departmental Requirements

NRT trainees will receive a doctoral degree from their home departments and will follow departmental guidelines. The NRT program will dovetail with these programs, ensuring that the time to graduation is not extended.

Materials Data Science & Analytics Certificate

Materials Data Science & Analytics Certificate requirements fulfill departmental electives toward the 72 graduate credit hours required to obtain a Ph.D.

The 12-credit Materials Data Science and Analytics Certificate will improve depth, speed and quality of materials research with training around:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Analytics
  • Visualization
  • Machine learning
  • Data science
Creativity Training

NRT participants will attend formal, bi-weekly, one-hour creativity training during their second year of the program. The training includes the following modules:

  • Enabling creativity by developing safe environments
  • Active listening in research innovation
  • Understanding and challenging assumptions
  • Convergent and divergent thinking
  • Reframing the questions
  • Generating, evaluating and communicating solutions
Cohort Café Hours

With assistance from faculty, senior NRT graduate students will lead Café Hours to discuss research, plan outreach activities and focus on creativity and data science and analytics. Café Hours are designed to engage faculty and students to develop new ideas, provide informal peer mentorship and increase the breadth and depth of knowledge in all areas of the NRT training.

Student Outreach

You’ll work individually and in groups to engage in service opportunities and apply creativity and performance skills to achieve broader engagement within their scientific communities and beyond. Plan to engage in roughly 100 hours of service learning over the five-year program. These activities will be based on your career interests.

Career Development Opportunities

Develop specialized skills in the career path you choose. You’ll be supported to receive formal career training in any of the following tracks:

  • Faculty Positions
  • Scientist/Engineers at National Labs
  • Scientists/Engineers in Industry
  • Entrepreneurs in Start-Up Companies

Participate in at least one three-month internship or co-op experience. These internships will assist you with career growth through networking and mentoring by recognized collaborators.

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