FRASCAL is welcoming a new cohort in January 2025 (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
18. September 2024
„At FRASCAL, we break things – but only in theory,” explains the FRASCAL spokesperson with a wink, as the graduate college warmly welcomes prospective PhD candidates.
Indeed, FRASCAL will soon have the pleasure of welcoming a new cohort of PhD students from January onward. On September 12th, shortlisted candidates had the opportunity to present their master thesis to the FRASCAL research team. Presentations covered a broad field from „Cracks & Growth: Fracture Mechanics and Life“ to „Fracture in Rocks: From Single Grains to Seismic Scale“.
Throughout the day, engaging discussions followed each presentation, and continued during networking coffee and lunch breaks.
As a preview of what’s ahead, Felix Weber, Marie Laurien, and Paras Kumas introduced the incoming PhD students to the projects of previous cohorts. They not only shared key findings from past research but also highlighted some of the gaps the new cohort will have to resolve. How exciting!
The Recruitement Symposium before starting at 9 am (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Professors, advisors and PhD candidates are filling slowly the ranks (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Let us have a look at the program (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Spokesperson professor Steinmann during his intriguing talk (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Professor Steinmann while presenting our scientific and social activities (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
PhD students Felix Weber, Marie Laurien and Paras Kumar are preparing the new cohort (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Some networking in between all those fascinating master thesis (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Because science makes you hungry, FRASCALIS (those who are or want to become one) were well taken care of with a delicious buffet (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Our past cohort is mingling with potential new PhD candidates (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Sharing experiences about cracks (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
Some final discussions (image: Ann-Sophie Herzner)
