Dartmouth engineering PhD students acquire technical depth in their chosen area of concentration while simultaneously gaining a breadth of knowledge in related fields. In addition to courses in applied mathematics and engineering, students undertake a multi-year research project, usually part of a larger multidisciplinary project. These research projects are negotiatied with a faculty mentor who sponsrs the student in the progrram.The program of study is developed based on each student's background and professional interests in consultation with the advisor and first year advisory committee.