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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Students in the Cornell Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Ph.D. program come from a variety of engineering and physical science backgrounds. Some are MS&E undergraduates while many have degrees in areas such as mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, and other fields. At Cornell, we embrace this breadth of experience and offer students a unique opportunity to explore the broad and inherently interdisciplinary nature of MSE.

Our Ph.D. students have established a legacy of outstanding professional achievement, rising to the top of their respective fields. They pursue distinguished careers in the U.S. and abroad with employers in the corporate, government, and academic sectors.

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Our graduate students are part of a relatively small, close-knit department with exposure and access to faculty in a wide range of specializations across campus. They may choose to work with one or more of them on their research, if their interests align.
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Our graduate students form a vibrant community within this, extending their relationships beyond the laboratories to a range of social and extracurricular activities. One of the reasons for our success in collaboration is that Cornell has a longstanding history as “the friendly school” where faculty and students genuinely support and champion one another. It’s a way of life that extends long past graduation and makes the network of Cornell alumni warm and powerful.

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Ph.D. Program

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Our doctoral program fully promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the ancient world. We offer all students an opportunity to develop a comprehensive course of study within one of our six concentrations : ancient history, ancient philosophy, classical archaeology and art, classical literature and philology, Greek and Latin languages and linguistics, and interdisciplinary Classics.

Some areas of strength in our program are:

Ancient Philosophy from Plato to Plotinus and Augustine
Ancient Religion from Classical Greece to Roman Egypt and Late Antiquity
Mediterranean and Near Eastern Archaeology from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity and Byzantium (including fieldwork)
Scientific Approaches to the Classical Past
Textual and Visual Forms of Expression in the Ancient World

Our program looks for students who:

Have strong preparation in at least one discipline or domain of study
Have proficiency in the relevant languages (ancient and modern)
Are interested in research that cuts across disciplines and brings new approaches to the Classical field

General Requirements

During the week preceding the first week of classes of the Fall term, all entering students take a diagnostic test designed and evaluated by the First-Year Committee. It serves to guide the Committee in advising entering students on their curriculum for the first year.

By the end of the second semester a student should have chosen his or her own Special Committee, a group of at least three members (a Special Committee chair and two minor members). Two or more of these members should be in the Graduate Field of Classics as required by the individual concentration.

The following requirements are common to the five concentrations:

At least three years of residence.
Satisfactory performance on the “Q” Examination, by the end of their fourth semester (i.e. by the end of May). This examination is administered by the Field and is designed to demonstrate the level of proficiency in the language(s) required by the individual concentration and/or test progress on the reading list.
Satisfactory completion of course work required by the individual concentration.
Completion of 2 research papers (i.e. original contributions that could be presented to conferences or eventually submitted for publication) by the time of the “A” Examination.
Satisfactory completion of the “A” Examination, before the end of their sixth semester (i.e. by the end of May). This examination is administered by the student’s Special Committee. The “A” Examination is a comprehensive general examination covering the authors, fields, and subjects chosen by the student and his or her Committee. These usually comprise three areas distributed between major and minor areas as required by the individual concentration.
Before the end of their sixth semester (i.e. end of Spring of their third year), students will establish with their committee what will be the format and content of their dissertation prospectus, including what they need to present in the Fall, and decide on a timeline for its completion.
Within the first three weeks of their seventh semester (i.e. beginning of Fall of their fourth year), students will present to their committee the agreed elements of their prospectus.
Presentation of a dissertation prospectus to the Field at the beginning of the second term of the fourth year.
Satisfactory performance on two Modern Language Examinations. These are written examinations administered by the Field. All students must demonstrate reading knowledge of (a) German and (b) French or Italian. One of these modern language examinations must have been passed by the end of the student’s third year, and the second by the end of the fourth year.
Presentation and public oral defense (“B” Examination) of a doctoral thesis.
Submission of the approved doctoral thesis to the Graduate School.

Graduate Concentrations Requirements

Learning Outcomes

think originally and independently
identify new research opportunities
proficiency in the relevant languages, ancient and modern
thorough command of theoretical and empirical knowledge across the field
in-depth knowledge of one major area
produce publishable scholarship
achieve excellence in spoken presentations
Demonstrate effective skills in undergraduate teaching

Concentrations

Ancient history.

Ancient history at Cornell University can be studied either in the Field of History or in the Field of Classics. The two Fields cooperate in teaching and supervising graduate students and strongly encourage those in one Field to strengthen their preparation by relevant work in the other. In the Field of Classics, the concentration in Ancient History aims at training scholars who will be ready both to engage in cutting-edge research in history and to teach about the Greek and Roman world, including the literature and the languages. Click here for more information on the ancient history concentration and its requirements.

Core faculty in the concentration

Nicole Giannella: Roman history, Roman law, slavery.

Eric Rebillard: Roman history, Early Christianity and Late Antiquity.

Barry Strauss: Ancient history and military history.

Ancient Philosophy

The study of ancient philosophy at Cornell University is administered jointly by the Fields of Classics and Philosophy, and members of the two Fields cooperate in teaching and supervising graduate students. The program aims at training productive scholars and effective teachers of ancient philosophy who will also be well-rounded classicists and philosophers. The concentration is designed differently for students in the two Fields, but it strongly encourages those in one Field to strengthen their preparation by relevant work in the other. Click here for more information on the ancient philosophy concentration and its requirements.

Tad Brennan  : Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophers, Late Platonists, and Pre-Socratics.

Charles Brittain : Hellenistic epistemology and ethics, Platonist psychology and ethics, Augustine.

Jill Frank : Ancient Political Thought, Plato, Aristotle.

Rachana Kamtekar : Pre-Socratics, Hellenistic philosophy, Plato, Aristotle.

Scott MacDonald : Ancient and Medieval Philosophy.

Classical Archaeology and Art

The Concentration in Classical Archaeology and Art aims to provide the training and context to produce scholars ready to engage in cutting-edge archaeological and/or art historical research and teaching about the Greek and Roman worlds (including Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean area) in any period from prehistory through to Late Antiquity. Candidates are trained to be qualified for academic positions with an archaeological or art historical focus in Departments of Classics, History of Art, or Anthropology, as well as in interdisciplinary Archaeology Programs concerned with the ancient world and complex societies. The Cornell program offers a strong institutional setting, combining a long pedigree in outstanding Classical scholarship, cognate departments and courses in History of Art, Near Eastern Studies, and Anthropology, and world-leading science departments for those seeking to develop inter-disciplinary projects. Click here for more information on the classical archaeology and art concentration and its requirements.

Annetta Alexandridis : Greek myth and iconography; Roman portraiture and funerary culture; archaeology and its media, gender studies, animal studies.

Benjamin Anderson : Late antique and Byzantine art, architecture, and visual culture; archaeology and architectural history of late antique and medieval Anatolia.

Caitlín Barrett : Household archaeology; religion and ritual; connectivity and cultural entanglement; lived experience in antiquity; constructions of identity; coroplastic studies; Roman wall painting; Hellenistic Eastern Mediterranean; Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt; Pompeii.

Kathryn L. Gleason : gardens and designed landscapes of the Roman world; environmental archaeology, landscape archaeology; methods of ancient design, construction, water management; ancient cultivation.

Lori Khatchadourian : Anthropological archaeology, Near Eastern archaeology, the archaeology of empires, materiality, landscape.

Sturt W. Manning : Aegean, Cypriot, and east Mediterranean prehistory; archaeological science; dendrochronology; dendroclimatology; dendrochemistry; climate change science; radiocarbon dating.

Verity Platt : Art and religion; image and text; Roman wall-painting and funerary art; Greek culture in the Roman empire; historiography of ancient art; Classics and media.

Eric Rebillard : Late Antiquity; Roman funerary archaeology.

Classical Philology and Literature

The concentration in Classical Philology and Literature, focusing on Greek and Latin languages and literature, is the most frequently chosen, and provides students with the opportunity to follow a traditional training in philology and textual criticism, to explore Classical literature in the light of modern literary critical methodology, or to do both. Click here for more information on the classical philology and literature concentration and its requirements.

Frederick M. Ahl : Greek and Roman Epic and Drama.

Charles Brittain : Greek and Latin Literature.

Michael Fontaine : Latin Literature, Republican Drama, Augustan Poetry.

Nicole Giannella : Latin Literature.

Andrew Hicks : Latin Literature, Latin Palaeography.

Athena Kirk : Greek Literature.

Alan Nussbaum : Homer; Old Latin.

Hayden Pelliccia : Greek Literature.

Verity Platt : Hellenistic and Second Sophistic Literature, Art and Text.

Eric Rebillard : Late Antique Latin Literature and Early Christian Texts.

Courtney Roby : Latin Literature, Scientific and Technical Literature.

Jeffrey Rusten : Greek Literature and Historiography, Greek Comedy.

Greek and Latin Languages and Linguistics

Graduate applicants to the Field of Classics whose primary interest is in the Greek and Latin languages per se may choose to pursue the concentration in Greek and Latin Languages and Linguistics. The aim of this concentration is to acquire a broad background in general linguistics; Greek, Latin, and Indo-European linguistics; and Greek and Latin philology. Click here for more information on the Greek and Latin languages and linguisticsconcentration and its requirements.

Larry McCrea : Sanskrit Studies.

Alan J. Nussbaum : Indo-European Linguistics, Greek and Latin Language and Linguistics, Homer, Old Latin.

Michael Weiss : Indo-European Linguistics, Historical Phonology and Morphology of Greek, Latin, and the Sabellic Languages.

Interdisciplinary Classics

Interdisciplinary Classics is a concentration that fully promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the ancient world by training students in three different disciplines of Classics through course work and reading lists. It encourages students to make new connections between areas that have been traditionally distinct, bringing together, e.g., epigraphy, science, art history, history, philosophy, literature, and classical reception. Click here for more information on the interdisciplinary classics concentration and its requirements.

Annetta Alexandridis : Greek myth and iconography; Roman portraiture and funerary culture; archaeology and its media, gender studies, animal studies.

Benjamin Anderson : Late Roman and Byzantine art and architecture; history of archaeology.

Tad Brennan  : Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophers, Late Platonists, and Pre-Socratics.

Charles Brittain : Hellenistic epistemology and ethics, Platonist psychology and ethics, Augustine; Greek and Latin literature.

Nicole Giannella: Roman history, Roman law, slavery; Latin literature.

Verity Platt : “Hellenistic and Second Sophistic Literature; Art and Text; Art and religion; Roman wall-painting and funerary art; Greek culture in the Roman empire; historiography of ancient art; Classics and media.

Eric Rebillard : Roman archaeology, history, literature; Early Christianity and Late Antiquity.

Courtney Roby : Latin Literature, Scientific and Technical Literature.

Reading Lists

Check in the concentrations' requirements which are the relevant lists for each concentration.

Greek and Latin Authors and Texts
Greek and Latin Authors and Texts (for the Classical Archaeology and Art Concentration)
Classical Archaeology and Art
Greek and Latin Linguistics Reading List

All graduate students in the Field of Classics are admitted with six years of guaranteed support, including tuition, health insurance, as well as an annual stipend, and summer stipend after the first through fifth years.

Two years of this support (ordinarily the first and the fifth) take the form of fellowships provided by the Graduate School. The other four years are derived from fellowships controlled by the Department and from teaching assistantships.

The Townsend Fund also enables the department to offer travel grants to graduate students. We encourage students to spend some time at other universities in North America and Europe in order to study with scholars whose work would complement and enrich their individual research interests.

Application Procedures

Complete the application online at Apply Now no later than December 15 . Applications are evaluated in January, and applicants are usually notified of their status at the beginning of February.

Requirements

The Field of Classics requires the following:

an academic statement of purpose
a personal statement
three letters of recommendation
a ten to twenty page writing sample

GRE scores are not required or accepted.

All applicants must submit transcripts of all attended colleges or universities.

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores to Graduate School.

Writing sample

We strongly recommend that you choose as a writing sample work that shows your ability to work closely with ancient texts in the original language. Ideally your writing sample should also demonstrate research abilities and critical use of secondary sources. If you are writing an undergraduate Honors Thesis a chapter from it would be a good choice.

If you are applying for the concentrations in Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy, Classical Archaeology and Art, or Indo-European Linguistics it is particularly important that you submit a sample that will enable us to evaluate your work in that area.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics

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A Flexible, Interdisciplinary Curriculum

The Ph.D. program in the graduate field of Applied Physics is a research-oriented doctoral program tailored to individual interests. The program combines a core physics curriculum with research and study in one of several areas that deal either with the application of physics to a technical discipline or with the interface between physics and another area of science. Students who have majored in physics, in another physical science (for example, chemistry), or in an engineering field are eligible for the program.

The program is designed so that students can evaluate the many different research opportunities available before deciding on an area of specialization. Although most students join the research group of a faculty member in the graduate field of applied physics students may also join a group outside applied physics—a reflection of the tremendous flexibility offered to our graduate students—and begin their thesis research by the end of the first academic year. Most students complete the program under their original faculty supervisor, but if a student should decide to change research groups, the decision is subject only to the agreement of a new thesis supervisor.

Students in applied physics may pursue thesis research in any one of several broad areas, including nanoscience, condensed matter physics and materials science, optical physics, quantum electronics and photonics, biological physics, astrophysics and plasma physics, or atomic, molecular, and chemical physics.

There are 19 faculty members in AEP as well as nearly thirty other faculty members representing ten different departments outside the school which comprise the applied physics field faculty. This large faculty, engaged in many research projects with federal, state, or corporate sponsors, makes it possible for applied physics students to choose thesis research topics from many different areas. While each student becomes an individual investigator responsible for an independent research project, interactive and collaborative research programs and shared research facilities are hallmarks of advanced study at Cornell. The majority of the faculty members in the field participate in one or more of Cornell’s numerous research centers and programs, and most graduate students in applied physics make extensive use of the research facilities maintained by these centers.

Special Committee

Students entering the Applied Physics program begin by taking courses that will meet core requirements. During the first year of study, students choose a major area within applied physics for study and thesis research and a minor area of study that is outside the field of physics or applied physics. Students then choose a special committee of three or four faculty members who will supervise their graduate program and monitor the progress of their thesis research. Ultimately, this faculty committee also approves a student’s thesis. Generally, the chair of the committee is the supervisor of the student’s thesis project, the second member is from the student’s major area of study in applied physics, and the third member represents the minor area of study (as does the optional fourth member). With guidance from this faculty committee, the student plans an individualized course of study that will fulfill the core curriculum and minor subject requirements and will provide the groundwork for full-time thesis research in a particular area of specialization.

Research Areas

Graduates with doctorates in applied physics pursue careers in academic institutions, corporate and national laboratories, and research institutes. In recent years:

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The study of philosophy provides students with an opportunity to become familiar with some of the ideas and texts in the history of thought while developing analytical skills that are valuable in practical as well as academic affairs. It affords the excitement and satisfaction that come from understanding and working toward solutions of intellectual problems. The curriculum includes offerings in the history of philosophy, logic, philosophy of science, ethics, social and political philosophy, metaphysics, and theory of knowledge. Any philosophy course numbered in the 1000s or 2000s is suitable for beginning study in the field. Sections of PHIL 1110 , PHIL 1111 , and PHIL 1112 are part of the first-year writing seminar program; they are taught by various members of the staff on a variety of philosophical topics, and because of their small size they provide ample opportunity for discussion. Students who want a broad introduction to philosophy may take PHIL 1100 , but many students with special interests may find that the best introduction to philosophy is a 2000-level course in some particular area of philosophy; such courses have no prerequisites and are usually open to first-year students.

Website: philosophy.cornell.edu

M. Kosch, chair; J. Steinberg, director of undergraduate studies; K. Manne, director of graduate studies; O. Alimi, E. Atiq, T. Brennan, C. Brittain, J. Doris, H. Hodes, K. Hübner, R. Kamtekar, T. Korzukhin, S. MacDonald, D. Manne, J. Markovits, A. Marmor, S. Nichols, C. Pavese, D. Pereboom, D. Shoemaker, N. Silins, W. Starr, B. Yost. Emeritus: G. Fine, C. Ginet, T. Irwin

Students expecting to major in philosophy should begin their study of it in their first or sophomore year. Admission to the major is granted by the director of undergraduate studies of the department on the basis of a student’s work during the first two years. Normally the student must have completed two philosophy courses with grades of B or better.

Note: In addition to the major requirements outlined below, all students must meet the college graduation requirements .

Requirements for the major

A minimum of eight philosophy courses taken for a letter grade and a minimum of 24 total credit hours.

at least one course on ancient philosophy ( PHIL 2200 , or a course with a large component on Plato or Aristotle)
at least one course on the history of modern philosophy before 1900 (e.g., PHIL 2220 or a course with a large component on some figure(s) in the history of philosophy before 1900)
a minimum of six philosophy courses numbered 2000 or above
a minimum of three philosophy courses numbered above 3000

Important note: the eight courses satisfying the major may NOT include:

more than one section of a First-Year Writing Seminar ( PHIL 1110 , PHIL 1111 , PHIL 1112 )
any PHIL course with the digit “ 9 ” in the second place (e.g., 1 9 00, 1 9 10, 29 90, etc.)
PHIL 4900 or PHIL 4901

In addition:

Students must take at least 6 credits of course work in philosophy or related subjects, approved by the student’s major advisor if not offered by the Philosophy Department.
A grade of B- or better is required for any course to count toward satisfaction of major requirements.
A course in formal logic (e.g., PHIL 2310 ), while not required, is especially recommended for majors or prospective majors.

The Philosophy minor is designed for students who would like to formally pursue focused studies in Philosophy, receiving recognition for this work, along with their major in another field. The minor is open to any undergraduate student in any college at Cornell.

Admission to the minor is based on a student’s work in Philosophy; students would be expected to have completed two philosophy courses (or at least 3 credits each) with grades of B or better prior to applying.

A minimum of five philosophy courses (or a minimum of 3 credits each, with a total of at least 15 credits) taken for a letter grade (B- or better)

no more than one course numbered below 2000
at least two must be numbered above 3000
at least one must be in the history of philosophy before 1900, including study of ancient or modern philosophy before 1900
no more than one semester of First-Year Writing Seminar (PHIL 1110, PHIL 1111, PHIL 1112) will be accepted.

Important note: PHIL courses numbered 1900-1999, 4900, 4901 (or any courses with the digit “9” in the second place) will NOT be accepted for the minor.

For more information or to apply, email [email protected] .

Honors in the philosophy major are awarded on the basis of an assessment of the student’s overall performance in the major, taking into account their grades in philosophy classes, and also their oral performance in class and their departmental citizenship. A primary factor will be the faculty’s assessment of the student’s philosophical writing, as evidenced by the production of one or more substantial pieces of writing, such as seminar term papers, an (optional) senior thesis, or the equivalent.

Eligibility

Students interested in being considered for honors should be philosophy majors and normally, by the time they graduate:

will have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.5 in the major, and a minimum overall GPA in all courses taken at Cornell of 2.7 (B-);
must have taken at least ten philosophy courses (these may not include any PHIL courses with a 9 in the second digit, with the exception of PHIL 4900 and PHIL 4901 –the senior thesis);
will have taken at least two courses at the 4000/6000 level, with the aim of producing substantial pieces of philosophical writing (e.g. seminar term papers), or the equivalent; this requirement can, but need not be, satisfied by undertaking the (optional) senior thesis (see below);
will have taken at least four courses at the 3000 level or above;
will have taken a minimum of 30 credits hours in philosophy.

The faculty will consider all eligible students for honors, so there is no need for students to declare themselves interested in being considered for honors. However, we recommend that you speak with your faculty advisor about course selection, particularly with regard to upper-level seminars or the senior thesis, at the start of your junior and senior years, to ensure that your coursework will provide you with sorts of samples of written work that could form the basis of an award of honors.

The Senior Thesis

Students who wish to undertake a substantial, specialized, in-depth independent research project under the supervision of a member of the Sage School faculty may choose to enroll in the optional senior thesis. Students typically devote two courses ( PHIL 4900 / PHIL 4901 ) in consecutive terms of their senior year to writing a satisfactory thesis (although some students have completed a thesis in a single term). Neither PHIL 4900 nor PHIL 4901 counts towards the eight philosophy courses required for the major, though they can count towards the ten courses required for honors. Enrollment in the thesis project is dependent on finding a suitable faculty advisor. The senior thesis is one route, but not the only route, to producing the substantial pieces of philosophical writing needed for honors consideration. (Candidates whose theses are judged by the faculty not to merit the award of honors may nonetheless, at the discretion of the faculty, be awarded a passing grade for PHIL 4900 / PHIL 4901 .

NOTE: The senior thesis is no longer required for honors in philosophy, and in many cases, students may find it preferable to enroll in two upper level or graduate seminars, and benefit from the greater structure and philosophical community such seminars offer, rather than undertaking the thesis project.

Honors Awards

The decision to award a degree in philosophy with honors (cum laude), high honors (magna cum laude), or highest honors (summa cum laude) is made jointly by the faculty of the Sage School. Every spring, the faculty will hold a meeting to review each of the graduating majors (including multiple majors) who meet the numerical criteria in order to consider whether they should be awarded departmental honors. No student will be awarded honors unless at least two faculty members are willing to advocate for the honors on the basis of their assessment of at least one substantial piece of work such as a seminar paper or the equivalent. As noted, students will be considered for honors without needing to put themselves forward for consideration. It will fall to the faculty to recruit second readers for seminar papers and theses as necessary.

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Over the past years we've increased our strength in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer graphics, systems, security, machine learning, and digital libraries, while maintaining our depth in traditional areas such as theory, programming languages and scientific computing. You can find out more about our research here .

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Ph.D. Program Structure

Each year, about 30-40 new Ph.D. students join the department. During the first two semesters, students become familiar with the faculty members and their areas of research by taking graduate courses, attending research seminars, and participating in research projects. By the end of the first year, each student selects a specific area and forms a committee based on the student's research interests. This “Special Committee” of three or more faculty members will guide the student through to a Ph.D. dissertation. Ph.D. students that decide to work with a faculty member based at Cornell Tech typically move to New York City after a year in Ithaca.

The Field believes that certain areas are so fundamental to Computer Science that all students should be competent in them. Ph.D. candidates are expected to demonstrate competency in four areas of computer science at the high undergraduate level: theory, programming languages, systems, and artificial intelligence.

Each student then focuses on a specific topic of research and begins a preliminary investigation of that topic. The initial results are presented during a comprehensive oral evaluation, which is administered by the members of the student's Special Committee. The objective of this examination, usually taken in the third year, is to evaluate a student's ability to undertake original research at the Ph.D. level.

The final oral examination, a public defense of the dissertation, is taken before the Special Committee.

To encourage students to explore areas other than Computer Science, the department requires that students complete an outside minor. Cornell offers almost 90 fields from which a minor can be chosen. Some students elect to minor in related fields such as Applied Mathematics, Information Science, Electrical Engineering, or Operations Research. Others use this opportunity to pursue interests as diverse as Music, Theater, Psychology, Women's Studies, Philosophy, and Finance.

The computer science Ph.D. program complies with the requirements of the Cornell Graduate School , which include requirements on residency, minimum grades, examinations, and dissertation.

The Department also administers a very small 2-year Master of Science program (with thesis). Students in this program serve as teaching assistants and receive full tuition plus a stipend for their services.

As a philosophy major, you can choose among courses in epistemology, metaphysics, history of philosophy, logic, ethics, social and political philosophy, Continental philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, aesthetics and philosophy of science. You’ll participate each year in events that range from informal reading groups and workshops to formal conferences and large public lectures by visiting philosophers. The Sage School's small classes and collegial atmosphere support vibrant philosophical exchange among undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and visiting philosophers.

Sample classes

Ethics of Eating
Knowledge and Reality
Minds and Machines
Ethics and Healthcare

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What can you do with a degree in Philosophy?

Graduate school:.

In 2022, 34% of philosophy majors embarked on graduate school journeys. They pursued various advanced degrees, with 37% focusing on their JD, 27% working towards a PhD, 17% dedicated to an MA, and more. Their graduate field interest ranges from law (37%) to computer science (10%) and philosophy (10%).

These ambitious individuals have chosen to continue their education at prestigious institutions like the California Institute of Technology, Duke University, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago.

Employment:

50% of philosophy graduates secured employment, and the majority entered sectors in education (18%), consulting/professional practice (16%), and law (16%). Bloomberg, Deloitte Consulting, Goldman Sachs, and Google were the top 2022 employers.

Where 2022 Philosophy Graduates Work

Employer	Job Titles
Amazon	Federal Cloud Consultant
Bloomberg	Sales and Analytics
Deloitte Consulting	Consultant
Goldman Sachs	Strats Analyst
Google	Software Engineer
Morgan Stanley	Analyst

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Assistant Professor, Philosophy

Academic focus:

History of Philosophy

Current research project:

A book-length philosophical history of slavery with the creative provisional title, “Slavery: A Philosophical History.”

Previous positions:

Klarman Fellow, Departments of Classics and Philosophy, Cornell University, 2021-2024

Academic background:

Ph.D., Religion, Princeton University, 2021
M.A.R,, Ethics, Yale Divinity School, 2015
A.B., Religion, Princeton University, 2013

Last book read:

For fun: “The Fraud” by Zadie Smith

For work: “Aristotle and the American Indians” by Lewis Hanke

In your own time/when not working:

Spending time with my family

Courses you’re most looking forward to teaching:

PHIL 2260 Slavery in Philosophy

What most excites you about Cornell:

The riches of Cornell’s intellectual life continue to be a delight. I’m always learning an unbelievable amount from my colleagues.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Regional Science

Cornell has conferred more than 70 doctorates (Ph.D.s) in regional science, with well over half of the degrees awarded to students from outside the United States.

Cornell Ph.Ds in regional science have become professors at major academic institutions in the United States including Arizona State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Ohio State University, University of California Santa Barbara, University of Cincinnati, University of Florida, University of Illinois, University of Pennsylvania, University of West Virginia, and Cornell University. Others are professors at universities in Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, and Thailand.

Cornell regional science graduates also hold research positions in international organizations such as the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade. Many work at the highest policy analysis levels in national governments and corporations.

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Academic statement of purpose, what is it.

Each applicant must submit an academic statement of purpose (ASOP). The ASOP is one of your primary opportunities to help the admissions committee understand your academic objectives and determine if you are a good match for the program you are applying to. The goal of this document is to impress upon the admissions committee that you have solid background and experience in your area of interest and that you have the potential to be successful in graduate study.

Why is it important?

The ASOP is one of the most important pieces of your graduate school application because it:

Gives the reviewers an understanding of your academic background and interests.
Allows you to illustrate in your own words what sets you apart from other applicants.
Helps them determine if you are a good match for the program to which you are applying.
Shows your communication style and ability.

Information to include

Introduce yourself and your academic interests.

Provide simple background information on your area of interest and how it became of particular interest to you.
Here you can also share with them how and why you decided to pursue a graduate degree in this field.

Describe your academic background, preparation, and training

Discuss the skills you have learned from academic, lab, or research experiences (e.g., undergraduate coursework, research opportunities, scholarly writings, jobs in the field, presentations, etc.). Whenever possible, give specific examples and illustrate the points you are making, don’t just simply tell them.
Talk about the research you conducted – project title or focus, research mentor, your specific role, what you learned, and the outcome. If there were challenges, don’t be afraid to mention what you learned from them. This shows persistence and resilience in the face of adversity– these are also things they are looking for!
List important papers or thesis project you completed, as well as anything scholarly beyond your academic degree requirements.
Share relevant work or internship experience as related to the field you are applying to.

Show them you are making an informed decision

Indicate what you would like to study in graduate school in enough detail to convince the faculty that you understand the scope of research in the discipline and are aware of research trends.
Show them that you have thoroughly researched the program, its faculty, and research focus areas and why you are applying to this program specifically. This will help you write a more informed essay that is relatable to the faculty who will be reviewing your application.
Describe why you are a good fit for the program and why the program is a good fit for you.
If there are specific faculty you are interested in working with, check the program’s ASOP instructions and determine how best to mention this in your essay. Some programs require you to name a professor(s) with whom you would like to work.
Are there any aspects of the program that are of particular interest to you (immersion program, opportunities for collaboration with others outside of the institution, research centers associated with the program, etc.)?
Include information that is important to you outside of the program – supportive environment for first-year students, access to amazing literary resources, opportunities to participate in professional/career development programming, etc.
Professional goals – you may wish to outline what you plan to do after you complete the program as a way of underscoring the importance of your choice to pursue graduate study.
Share any extracurricular opportunities you have had that show leadership, ability to work with a diverse group of people, teaching skills, etc.
Research degree applicants should identify specific faculty members whose research interests align with your own interests.

Important things to remember

Pay attention and follow instructions very carefully – every program is different and some have specific items/topics they want you to address.
Unless otherwise noted, this is an academically focused essay, not necessarily a personal essay. You will likely add some personal details here and there, but be sure to keep the focus on your academic background and future potential.
Proofread and pay close attention to details – they really matter!
Have others from a variety of perspectives read your essay before you submit it – they should be looking at it in terms of content, style, and grammar. Remember, those outside of your field can provide you with valuable perspective and feedback.
Keep in mind that you can continue editing your ASOP after you have submitted it to programs with earlier deadlines.

Length, format, and tone

Unless otherwise noted, one to two pages in a standard font and size is typical
Include your full name and proposed program of study at the top of each page – if faculty are not reading an electronic version of your essay, pages can become separated.
Write with confidence and in an active voice – doing this makes your sentences clear and less wordy/complicated.
Language should be positive and focused. Since faculty are the ones reviewing your application, it is fine to use discipline-specific terminology, tone, and style in your ASOP.

Final checklist

Described your academic background in enough detail to show your experience and preparedness in the field?
Shown that you are a good fit for the program you are applying to?
Defined why you want a graduate degree in this field?
Demonstrated that you are self-motivated, persistent, competent, and have the skills necessary to be successful in graduate school?
Followed the ASOP instructions as defined by the program you are applying to?
Polished, proofread, and had others review your ASOP?

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PhD Program Manual

Graduate study in Communication at Cornell appeals to students willing to rethink how the traditional categories, such as mass and interpersonal communication, still fit in an age of chat rooms, virtual reality, cell phones, and 500-channel cable systems. We’re looking for students who, for example, see that when a community is upset over a public works project this is not just a public relations problem, but a complex system of social influences that needs to be understood.

Cornell Communication students are the kind of students who think differently and change things. They may be interested in changing how institutions collaborate to improve natural resources management, or in exploring how teenagers combine the use of TV and Instant Messenger. We don’t believe in shoving students into a mold. There are few required courses. With the guidance of a committee of faculty members, each student designs a rigorous program that fits his or her goals.

The Communication program at Cornell examines communication in a variety of domains, including:

culture and identity
groups, organizations, and networks
media studies
policy and public engagement
science, health, risk, and environment
social inequality
technology and social media

Our faculty approaches these domains at various levels of analysis (individual, dyadic, group, organizational, cultural, institutional, and societal) and with a variety of methods and theoretical approaches for the purpose of generating knowledge about communication as a process and set of institutions that shape the social world. We expect all our students to be familiar with the range of tools used in the program (level of analysis, theories, and methods) and prepared to draw from them as appropriate.

Our students will become communication scholars who are critical thinkers looking at socially-relevant questions, based on global knowledge and using their abilities for research, teaching, outreach, consulting, and government service.

Communication at Cornell is not for everybody. Our approach is firmly embedded in the social sciences but also draws from both the humanities and natural sciences. We are proud of our base within Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – a connection that provides special opportunities for students interested in health, risk, and the environment, as well as the use of technology and media to address contemporary social issues.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Field of Communication at Cornell University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The PhD degree is a research degree. The doctoral program in the Field of Communication at Cornell is designed to be a small, high-quality program that will encourage students’ interests in proposing, testing, and refining communication theory using empirical, social science research methods. Doctoral students will become active, independent researchers. Program graduates will compete successfully for teaching and research positions at colleges and universities, work at consulting firms, or conduct research and contribute to policy in government and private organizations.

This digital manual is intended to help PhD students in the Field of Communication. The information has been compiled by the Field’s Graduate Program Committee (GPC). In general, the GPC establishes the detailed requirements and regulations for students in the Field listed in this manual.

Minor in COMM

Students from outside the Field of Communication are welcome to pursue minors within the Field. A minimum of three courses for the Master's degree and a minimum of four courses for the PhD are expected for a minor. The Field expects students minoring in Communication to include a member of the Communication Field Faculty on their Special Committee. Students should consult an appropriate Field member to develop an individual program.

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Professor and Director of Graduate Studies

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(607) 255-1581
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Graduate Field Administrator

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Davide Napoli

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Departments and programs

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Academic interests

Political Theory

My primary interest is the intellectual history of classical Greece, especially the relationship between political theory, literature, and philosophy. My first book project, provisionally titled A Grammar of Democracy: Antilogy, Politics, and Literature in Classical Greece , explores how a single form—antilogy, or the delivery of opposed speeches in front of an audience—travels across a multitude of cultural fields in classical Greece, creating a shared conceptual language and argumentative grammar that ties together politics, literature, and philosophy. Related projects in progress include articles on the aesthetics of polarization in Athenian tragedy, on theorizing antilogy as a democratic form of politics, and on rhetorical performance ( epideixis ) as a mode of philosophical inquiry, as well as a collaborative commentary to the sophist Hippias of Elis. I hold a PhD in Classical Philology from Harvard, a BA/MA from the Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, and a M.Mus. in Piano Performance from the Conservatory of Salerno.

Selected Publications

“Death, memory, intertextuality: warrior catalogues in Aeschylus’ Persians ,” Classical Philology 118(3), 291–316, 2023.

“Legal theory, sophistic antilogy: Antiphon’s Tetralogies ,” in Our beloved Polites. Studies presented to Peter J. Rhodes , edited by Leão, D. et al . , Oxford: Archaeopress, 2022, pp. 121–33.

“The shape of early Greek utopia,” Classical Quarterly 71(2), 2021, 467–81.

Hippias the Sophist: Texts, Translation and Commentary , co-editor with Christopher Moore and David Williams (under contract with Oxford University Press).

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