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What is the highest degree you would like to attain in the future? Bachelors Masters Doctorate
What would be your probable field of study for this degree? Aeronautical/Aerospace Agricultural Anthropology Architectural Architecture Art Astronomy Astrophysics Atmospheric Science Biochemistry Bioengineering Biology Botany Chemical Chemistry Civil Climatology/Meteorology Computer Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics Education Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering Mechanics Engineering Science Environmental Environmental Science Geography Geology Geophysics Health Science/Nutrition History Industrial Life Sciences Materials Science/Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Medicine/Medical Research Mining/Petroleum & Natural Gas Molecular/Cell Biology Nuclear Oceanography Other Philosophy Physical Sciences Physics Planetary GeoSciences Planetary Sciences Political Science/Public Policy Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Zoology
After completing your studies, where do you plan to work? Private Industry Teaching (K-12) NASA Non-NASA Federal Agency State/Local Government Nonprofit Organization Military Consulting Undecided Other

	Please List in order of preference your programs of choice. For a description of each lab please review the program website.
1st Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
2nd Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
3rd Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
4th Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
5th Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
6th Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
7th Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
8th Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
9th Priority:	Dr. Adem Ali, College of Charleston, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Dr. Qiushi Chen, Clemson University, Civil Engineering Dr. Ana Oprisan, College of Charleston, hysics & Astronomy Dr. Sorinel Oprisan, College of Charleston, Physics & Astronomy Dr. Sudeep Popat, Clemson University,Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Dr. Monirosadat Sadati, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering Dr. Subramani Sockalingam, University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering Dr. Nader Taheri-Qazvini, University of South Carolina, Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ralph White, University of South Carolina, Chemical Engineering
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