From: Doctoral advisor selection processes in science, math, and engineering programs in the United States
 | Students and Advisors | Temporary advisor, then Students & Advisors choose | Formal Matching |
---|---|---|---|
Engineering | Electrical – 6 Mechanical – 5 Civil - 3 | Mechanical – 2 Civil - 4 | Chemical – 5 |
Science | Biology – 3 Chemistry – 3 Physics - 7 |  | Biology – 1 Chemistry 2 |
Math | Math – 7 | Math – 2 |  |