The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is currently seeking a PhD student to address questions related to the maintenance of plant species diversity along a 1,300 m elevational gradient in the Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is expanding its strength in the areas of Ecology and Environmental Science. Current faculty research in Ecology is centered on investigating the processes that generate and maintain species diversity. Marquette faculty are currently studying plant, animal, and microbial diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems, and we are currently hiring additional ecology faculty. We are seeking graduate students who are interested in pursuing large-scale conceptual questions in ecology. Marquette University offers competitive graduate stipends and benefits. Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values excellence in scholarship and teaching, as well as a diverse academic community. We encourage underrepresented groups to apply. Check us out at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marquette.edu%2Fbiology%2Ffaculty.shtml&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C11a3c5094fba408cdccd08d64eda45ad%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096716983200&sdata=IV3VZAF6dLnf82KKhpjwhtq0%2F2YF36B4tIb7LeWr%2FdE%3D&reserved=0. To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to joseph.lamanna@marquette.edu before November 30, 2018.
Opportunities
PhD Position Available on the Impacts of Climate Change on Winter Biodiversity
PhD Position Available on the Impacts of Climate Change on Winter Biodiversity (UW-Madison)
We are seeking an outstanding student to advance the use of citizen science and remote sensing technologies to study the impacts of climate change on winter vertebrate diversity. The student’s dissertation will involve integrating state and national databases of bird and mammal observations, satellite-based observations of snow cover, and thermal data to develop species distribution models. These models will serve as the basis for evaluating the effectiveness of current conservation areas in protecting regions of high winter biodiversity. This is a NASA-funded collaboration among three labs in the department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison (Zuckerberg, Pauli, and Radeloff), the National Climate Adaptation Science Center (Carter), and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Fink). The 4-year PhD assistantship will begin in the fall of 2019 (or possibly earlier). The student will be co-advised by Drs. Benjamin Zuckerberg (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flabs.russell.wisc.edu%2Fzuckerberg%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429053128&sdata=krxF1Btr7RfC7Fcfxkx1%2BG%2FLy6W3ZkiTkFDgh3wb4RQ%3D&reserved=0) and Jonathan Pauli (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flabs.russell.wisc.edu%2Fpauli%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429053128&sdata=3bgz2PgL9pTU2QJdUfx%2Fll50VNXax54JoewqfJ6xdso%3D&reserved=0).
Applicants must have a MS degree in ecology, forestry, geography, or other related discipline. We will only consider applicants with a BS degree if they have proven relevant experience. A solid working knowledge of population modeling, GIS or remote sensing, and statistics are required. Although not a requirement, the preferred candidate will have strong experience in hierarchical modeling, species distribution modeling, and previous experience analyzing and curating large databases. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by December 23, 2018 are guaranteed full consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The position is open to both US citizen and international candidates. The project includes an annual stipend, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. We envision a start date of September 2019, but an earlier start date may be possible.
UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, remote sensing and geography. The university ranks consistently among the top research universities in the United States. Total student enrollment is 43,000 of which approximately 12,000 are graduate and professional students, and there are over 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison is an exciting place to learn and conduct research! The city of Madison ranks as one of the most attractive places in the U.S. to live and work. For information about campus and city, please seehttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisc.edu%2Fabout%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429053128&sdata=Sucb9zV6D%2BM%2F%2FLQcq8ia7Lmo4793Idcy3yQzxJQEZu8%3D&reserved=0
To apply, please submit your application here:
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_1yHBwC9Z9ZzcQZL&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429063140&sdata=iCYcazSNwI3PWMcXmYWhJTFR%2F8XE%2Fo0D%2FuZ%2BF6PHx20%3D&reserved=0
Please note that submitting an application includes filling out a small survey (< 15 minutes), uploading a cover letter summarizing research interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts or summary of relevant coursework (both undergraduate and graduate).
After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top candidates.
Quantitative research technician position, marine fisheries (Portland, ME)
Subject: Quantitative research technician position, marine fisheries (Portland, ME)
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland, ME, is seeking
applicants for a full-time Research Technician to assist with
statistical analyses and modeling of fish population and marine
ecosystem data. The work will span multiple research projects that
focus on understanding changes in the Gulf of Maine / North Atlantic
marine ecosystems and projecting future population and ecosystem
features based on scenarios of climate change, fishing, and other
drivers of interest. Projects use a range of analytical approaches;
some focus on statistical analyses, while others will develop and test
population, ecosystem, and coupled social-ecological models.
applicants for a full-time Research Technician to assist with
statistical analyses and modeling of fish population and marine
ecosystem data. The work will span multiple research projects that
focus on understanding changes in the Gulf of Maine / North Atlantic
marine ecosystems and projecting future population and ecosystem
features based on scenarios of climate change, fishing, and other
drivers of interest. Projects use a range of analytical approaches;
some focus on statistical analyses, while others will develop and test
population, ecosystem, and coupled social-ecological models.
Core Responsibilities/Tasks:
· Manage large and diverse data sets
· Conduct statistical analyses (including time series,
spatial, and multivariate statistics)
· Develop and test population, ecosystem, or coupled
social-ecological models
· Manage code for manipulating and processing data in
accessible and well documented manners
· Perform literature reviews
· Contribute to writing of project reports and manuscripts
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in scientific field
that included quantitative coursework
• Knowledge of oceanography, marine ecology, or fisheries science
• Strong quantitative skills, including experience with
statistical analyses (e.g., regression, time series, spatial, and/or
multivariate statistics) and ecological modeling
• Proficient programmer in R
• Previous experience managing data sets
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
tasks and timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to start in early 2019
Other Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience fitting models to data for fisheries stock
assessment and/or experience in simulation modeling
• Experience working with satellite data or climate model outputs
• Familiarity with marine fisheries, protected resources, or
spatial planning in New England
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SQL or
other databases
• Familiarity with additional programming languages, such as
MATLAB, Python
For full job posting and application information, please see
http://gmri.org/about-us/join-our-team/jobs/quantitative-research-technician-0.
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PhD Positions in Disease Ecology and Evolution at UAlbany and UMaine
Ph.D. Positions in Disease Ecology and Evolution
Two graduate student positions are available as part of an NSF-funded project on the evolution and transmission of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, in two endemic systems in southern Africa. The project is a collaboration between Drs. Wendy Turner at the University at Albany (www.wendyturner.org), Pauline Kamath at the University of Maine (https://kamathlab.weebly.com/), and Henriette van Heerden at the University of Pretoria (www.up.ac.za/veterinary-tropical-diseases/article/1945572/h-van-heerden).
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The research lab of Dr. Wendy C. Turner. Department of Biological Sciences, University at Albany. Our lab conducts research into the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases, focused on environmentally-transmitted and vector-borne parasites and pathogens.
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Project Background: Anthrax is a globally distributed disease of wildlife, livestock, and humans that can vary in its ecology and epidemiology among geographic areas. These differences in how and when outbreaks occur has served as a stumbling block, limiting understanding of this disease and the ability to predict, and hence respond to, outbreaks in animals and humans. This project will compare two areas in southern Africa that have very different anthrax outbreak dynamics: Etosha National Park, Namibia, where smaller outbreaks occur annually in grazing herbivores in wet seasons, and Kruger National Park, South Africa, where larger outbreaks occur on roughly a decadal scale in browsing herbivores in dry seasons. This collaborative project will consider the roles of host, pathogen, and environment in contributing to the differences in the patterns of anthrax occurrence observed between the two study areas, which are representative of the differences seen among anthrax systems world-wide. The collaborative project team is studying pathogen landscape genomics over decades in each system, host immunogenetics and ecoimmunology, host movement and foraging ecology, population density, and environment, host and pathogen influences on outbreak dynamics.
1. Ph.D. position: Theoretical/Quantitative Disease Ecology
The Turner lab (www.wendyturner.org) at the University at Albany, SUNY seeks a highly motivated Ph.D. student in theoretical or quantitative disease ecology, to start Fall (or Spring) 2019. This Ph.D. project will study ecological and evolutionary interactions between Bacillus anthracis and its herbivorous hosts, contrasting two ecosystems varying in anthrax outbreak dynamics, Etosha National Park, Namibia and Kruger National Park, South Africa. Competitive applicants will have previous research experience, a strong quantitative background with the skills to confront models with data (programing, statistical modeling, and/or theoretical modeling), an interest in conducting fieldwork on charismatic megafauna in African savannas, and the ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Wendy Turner (wcturner@albany.edu). Applications must be submitted through UAlbany’s Biology department (https://www.albany.edu/biology/graduate/phd-biology-eeb.shtml); the application deadline for fall admission is January 15th.
2. Ph.D. Position: Wildlife Population Genomics
A Ph.D. position is available in the Kamath Lab (https://kamathlab.weebly.com/) at the University of Maine, Orono, starting in the Spring or Fall 2019. The graduate research project will focus on host-pathogen evolutionary dynamics and the genetic basis for heterogeneity in susceptibility to B. anthracis in ungulate hosts of Etosha National Park, Namibia, and Kruger National Park, South Africa. Preferred qualifications include previous research experience in population genomic approaches, field skills, and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team. Interested qualified applicants should send a cover letter, current CV, unofficial transcripts, a publication or writing sample, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Pauline Kamath at pauline.kamath@maine.edu. The cover letter should describe interest in the project and in graduate study, relevant coursework, research experience, and other qualifications. All applications received before December 15th will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Both the University at Albany and the University of Maine are EEO/AA employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Graduate position: AuburnU.EvolutionaryEcol
PhD position in Evolutionary Ecology of Sex Differences
Beginning Fall 2019
Drs. Warner (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/faculty/biology/warner/index.htm)
and Wolak (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/faculty/biology/wolak/index.htm)
at Auburn University are looking for a PhD student to co-advise that
is motivated to develop projects addressing key outstanding questions
in evolutionary ecology. The student will develop and test theory for
the evolution of sex determination and physiological or phenotypic
differences between sexes using a combination of experimental and
observational studies of turtles and/or lizards.
We encourage all interested students to contact us, by sending a CV and
***brief*** description of research interests to ***both*** Dr. Warner
(daw0036 <at> auburn.edu) and Dr. Wolak (terps <at> auburn.edu). PhD
students are expected to develop their own research questions within
the broader context outlined above. Students will also be expected to
aggressively pursue fellowship and research funding opportunities and
publish their research in high quality journals.
**Deadline** for admission to the program with guaranteed
support (10 semesters of Graduate Teaching Assistantships,
GTAs) is **February 1st**. More information is available
on the webpages of the Dept. of Biological Sciences
(http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/index.htm)
and DBS Graduate Studies Program
(http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/grad/index.htm)
Auburn graduate students enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one
of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy
access to major cities, major international airports, or to beach and
mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing
I-85 corridor between Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL, the combined
Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000.
A PhD POSITION IN GLOBAL CHANGE
I invite applications for a PhD position in my lab at the University of Texas at Arlington (https://www.uta.edu/biology/passy/lab/home.html). The successful applicant is expected to have expertise in ecology, experience with statistical data analysis, and excellent communication skills. Using extensive national and international databases and statistical modeling, s/he will study the distributions and interspecific interactions of freshwater organisms (algae, macroinvertebrates, and fish) under different climate change scenarios. The project will be at the interface of global change, macroecology, and conservation. It will involve collaboration with a diverse group of students, postdocs, and scientists from my lab, France, and Finland. Additionally, the student will actively participate in the UT Arlington Stream Team, a group of students and members of the public, performing citizen science projects on water quality issues in Texas.
UT Arlington is the second largest institution in the University of Texas system and the seventh fastest growing university in the nation with over 42,000 students. Arlington is situated in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the US (www.experiencearlington.org).
To apply, please e-mail your CV, a statement of research interests, GRE scores, TOEFL scores for international students, and the names and contact information of three references to
PhD assistantship – aspen regeneration
Ph.D. Assistantship in Silviculture and Forest Health – Northern Arizona University
One research assistantship is available beginning July 1, 2019 to study resilience of aspen through regeneration in northern Arizona. The project will be collaborative between the NAU School of Forestry, the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection staff, and local National Forest staff. The student will focus on developing a project to examine the health and status of aspen regeneration and its relationships with a variety of damaging agents, including the emerging invasive insect, oystershell scale. The goal is to model the biotic and abiotic factors influencing successful regeneration under climate change and different management options; results will enable managers to better prioritize and manage aspen in the Southwest. Funding is available for a period of four years and includes an annual stipend, health benefits and tuition remission. Minimum qualifications include a background in forestry, ecology or natural resources, a strong academic record and a completed master’s degree; current driver’s license or ability to obtain one. For additional information about the graduate program in the School of Forestry at NAU, please see our website: https://nau.edu/cefns/forestry/. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Kristen Waring, Kristen.waring@nau.edu and include a statement of interest and current CV; use subject line ‘Aspen PhD’. Outstanding candidates may qualify for the NAU Presidential Fellowship Program (http://nau.edu/GradCol/Financing/Presidential-Fellowship-Program/). Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications open for thesis projects on marine mammals, marine birds and otters
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (hereafter BDRI) offers a limited number of independent studies to advanced undergraduate and graduate students (bachelor and master students).
The BDRI invites applications for thesis projects in a dynamic, international, and competitive research environment (i.e. we use the term “thesis” synonymously with “dissertation” and “report”). The main research topics of the BDRI include marine mammal ecology, ethology, ecological modelling and bioacoustics (on dolphins, porpoises, baleen whales and otters in Atlantic waters) in different parts of the world, as well as marine bird ecology. Highly motivated bachelor and master students in the fields of zoology, marine biology, veterinary and related disciplines are invited to apply for a thesis project at the BDRI.
We do not confer degrees but rather provide a research environment including a fully equipped and staffed laboratory, accommodation, and training in the field under the mentorship of experienced marine scientists. The BDRI offers to the students the chance to work through the many steps of research, collecting the data on the field, and analysing the data at the lab.
To carry out a project with the BDRI means that our students will concentrate on and analyse specific data from our already-existing long-term research dataset. Students will participate in the data collection of our on-going marine mammal and marine bird research program in Galician waters (Spain) and will receive supervision from Bruno Díaz López, PhD (Director and Chief Biologist) and Séverine Methion, MSc (Principal Investigator and Marine Ecologist). The BDRI office is located in a pleasant research centre located in O Grove, Galicia (Spain). The institute and research vessel are equipped with the state-of-the-art technology, and the study area has especially good conditions for marine mammals and marine birds research. The BDRI is a very international environment, and the everyday working language is English.
Below you can see a list of the project topics that will be offered in 2019 at BDRI’s headquarters in Spain:
CETACEAN ECOLOGY. These projects include spatial analysis and creation of models from cetacean distribution data recorded in Atlantic waters (Galicia, Spain). Outcomes of these studies will provide more information on the distribution of cetacean species in Galicia, and about the impact of human activities on cetacean distribution. Applicants should have a strong interest in GIS or modelling.
CETACEAN BEHAVIOUR. These projects include analysis of behavioural data about cetaceans recorded in Atlantic waters (Galicia, Spain). Outcomes of these studies will provide important information on individual and group behaviour of these species, as well as information on the impact of human activities on their behaviour. Applicants should have a strong interest in ethology and conservation.
BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION. These projects include analysis of bio-acoustical and behavioural data recorded from a study area characterized by different levels of anthropogenic impact (Atlantic waters or Mediterranean waters). Outcomes of these studies will provide more information on the function of specific social vocalisations and influence of the environment and, in some cases anthropogenic activities. Applicants should have a strong interest in bioacoustics.
BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN SOCIETY and MARK-RECAPTURE. These projects include analysis of mark-recapture data about bottlenose dolphins or common dolphins recorded in Atlantic waters (Galicia, Spain). Outcomes of these studies will provide more information about dolphin society and, in some cases the impact caused by human activities. Applicants should have a strong interest in photo- identification and social studies.
DOLPHIN SKIN PIGMENTATION AND BODY MARKS. These projects include analysis of photographic data (bottlenose dolphins and common dolphins) recorded in Atlantic waters (Galicia, Spain). Outcomes of these studies will provide more information about cetacean external body conditions, taking into account intra- and inter-specific interactions, infections, diseases and in some cases the impact caused by human activities. Applicants should have a strong interest in photographic analysis, veterinary, and conservation.
MARINE BIRD ECOLOGY. These projects include spatial analysis and creation of models from data about marine birds recorded in Atlantic waters (Galicia, Spain). Outcomes of these studies will provide more information about marine bird distribution (seagulls, cormorant, shag, waders, auks and more) and the impact caused by human activities. Applicants should have a strong interest in GIS or modelling.
FEEDING ECOLOGY OF EURASIAN OTTER. This project include data recorded in Atlantic waters in 2018. Outcomes of these studies will provide more information about European otter (Lutra lutra) feeding ecology by studying the content of the spraints. Applicants should have a strong interest in laboratory analysis and feeding ecology.
Many other projects can also be developed such as impact of human activities on marine environment, dolphins’ society, ecological modelling and more. Consult with the BDRI to explore the possibilities (info@thebdri.com).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Students writing a thesis project will be undertaking normal intern activities (6 working hours per day / 5 days per week). All participants will contribute to the ongoing BDRI research projects being carried out by the institute during their stay. This allows for simultaneous use of equipment and better supervision and guidance. Any project analysis and thesis writing will be done on their own personal time (lunch time, afternoons, and week-ends). The BDRI provides all the material, research equipment, tuition, and supervision when a student comes to write a thesis. The design of data collection is already done and specific topics are proposed to students depending on their background and preferences.
APPLICATION
To apply, read the Internship Information Package and thesis document, and send the application form, a resume, cover letter, and recommendation letters (facultative) by email to: info@thebdri.com
BDRI internships are not paid and this training experience requires a tuition fee which is used to off-set the cost of training, use of research equipment, facilities and research vessels, accommodation in an apartment with other participants, and other expenses (access to wifi, kitchen utensils, electricity, taxes, insurances, etc) and a project fee. This fee covers added supervision, tuition, and guidance, the paperwork associated, as well as the use of BDRI resources. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain). Students carrying out these projects are encouraged to try for extramural or university funding to offset these costs.
If the student intends to receive academic credit, he/she will be responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institutions.
There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Apply early!
Once accepted as an intern, we can discuss potential specific projects and you will be expected to produce a suitable project proposal prior to your arrival. We look forward to your participation and a successful research experience at the BDRI and we thank you for your interest.
Feel free to send us an e-mail to: info@thebdri.com for us to provide you further information about the program.
The internships information information package can be donwloaded here: <https://www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/internships.pdf>
The thesis information document can be downloaded here: <https://www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/thesis.pdf>
A list of the thesis carried out at the BDRI can be consulted here: <https://www.thebdri.com/research/thesis.html>
Some of our ex-interns shared their BDRI internship experience at: <https://youtu.be/UAuO2XasBnw>
For regular updates with photos and videos about our programs and research activities feel free to visit <https://www.facebook.com/thebdri/>
PhD opportunity: dryland vegetation dynamics at NAU
A PhD position is available in the Butterfield Lab at Northern Arizona University to conduct research on dryland vegetation dynamics and environmental change. The research will broadly take a functional approach to integrating the effects of biotic interactions, soil moisture and climate dynamics on regeneration and mortality of woody plant communities in dryland regions of the western US. The successful candidate will have a background in ecophysiology, functional ecology, bio-informatics, and/or dryland community ecology. Research will be supervised by Brad Butterfield (NAU), John Bradford (USGS/NAU) and Kevin Hultine (Desert Botanical Garden/NAU), providing excellent opportunities to translate basic research into land management and conservation action.
Northern Arizona University provides a vibrant environment for ecological research, combining a long-history of regional excellence with expanding strengths in informatics and ecosystem science. Nestled in the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, NAU is in close proximity to a diverse array of ecosystems, as well as year-round and winter outdoor activities.
Interested parties should submit a brief letter of interest, current CV and list of at least 3 references to Brad Butterfield at Bradley.Butterfield@nau.edu.
Brad Butterfield, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management – Spring 2019
From: Forest Carbon Graduate Certificate <forestc@MSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 4:21 PM
Subject: Accepting Applications: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management – Spring 2019
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 4:21 PM
Subject: Accepting Applications: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management – Spring 2019
Accepting Applications: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management – Spring 2019
Spring 2019 enrollment is now open for Michigan State University’s online Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management. The Graduate Certificate equips participants with the interdisciplinary tools and conceptual background to plan, implement, management, and evaluate forestry-based climate change mitigation projects. Spring courses will begin on January 7th, 2019.
Interested participants are invited to join us for an informational session on November 30th, 2018 at 2:00 – 3:00pm EST. This session will be led by the FCCP Program Director, Lauren Cooper. Lauren will discuss the goals of the Certificate and provide an overview of admission and application information, course syllabi and descriptions, financial aid and funding opportunities. The session will be followed by an open Q+A. To register, visit: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0vG_p66NR2-BangNWKRvwQ.
The Graduate Certificate consists of three online courses open to participants of any background. Coursework includes Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance (Forestry 835) offered fall 2019, and Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (Forestry 833) and Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (Forestry 837) offered this spring. These courses are designed to be taken in any order.
Courses have a highly practical focus on the science, methodologies, and practices used in the field today. The Certificate is an ideal supplement for recent graduates, working professionals, and those pursuing advanced degrees. There is a growing demand for trained individuals in many fields including policy, development, business, asset management, non-profit, and government.
Online Graduate Certificate students have full access to MSU graduate student resources, such as remote library materials, GIS training, and journal access. Following the Certificate, all participants maintain access to the Forest Carbon and Climate Program Community, an online alumni network where we share research and work opportunities, updated news on policies and methodologies, and facilitate internal networking opportunities.
For more information, please visit www.canr.msu.edu/fccp/forest-carbon-graduate-certificate/ or contact forestc@msu.edu.