The CRUSTOMICS lab at Florida International University in the Department of
Biology and Marine Sciences Program is looking for highly motivated
graduate students with an interest in evolutionary biology and marine
invertebrates.

Research Interests

The Bracken-Grissom Lab is fundamentally interested in the evolution of
marine invertebrates.  Many projects investigate the Decapod Tree of Life
and use a phylogenetic framework to study various aspects of their
diversification, ecology, biogeography, and conservation. More recent
projects integrate taxonomic and genomic methods to study evolutionary
processes and complex traits in extreme environments including the deep
sea, aquatic caves, and habitats exposed to anthropogenic disasters.
Current awarded grants target the evolution of bioluminescence in the deep
sea, molecular convergence of cave-adapted phenotypes and ecosystem health
following the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.  More information
on our research can be found here: *http://secure-web.cisco.com/1TeXaBegPVY2OLPJer7t1av97wMQHREl4YcNrpfU0mtd1dVWCzyphYJ9jIvL4fdjpsUm_yO_dqKbqsh7giPxqjLfbfkUjNEhiAK3moa6zch3oOwXs0ILM82mp-EYgJB5ZRvQXPDe-SLuw_cilvvnWkRPl8tuRv969vWfWOs6XaFTOVnLdf5o1ue8DeUch7JX4ihdkOFiDxuJw_6zhomKJyWxBAw4YuAydy2Z_4Qx-LtjaIhAw8siiUUFduAFT_e1lc46Sj2kXxhs-LIYh0PWse6fFL1Ogw6fAGRQ2SFYLkLttNYwtgvQo1gvSnYbfUr-VAOZCU4AQf_7ZNYc51uW-Kzfj0I28yZQKQwmv0CryMwhyFCklKpyGCd13OEfzbdSzRx7i25HMph7U0NUfCjRC2Pv_EZ1c2IpxYWaqnzUijJsls-3pRIXXR2MSz5ddZqIM9y0mL7-ZUTlOCoeDwIYMbw/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brackengrissomlab.com

Qualifications

Applicants should have a background in evolutionary biology and molecular
methods.  Experience with invertebrate zoology, phylogenetics, systematics,
next generation sequencing methods and/or bioinformatics is a plus.
Students would ideally have a B.S. degree in Biology or related discipline.
Student must be proficient in English (both spoken and written).  Our work
requires good organizational and computational skills and the ability to
work collaboratively as part of a team.  Occasional physically demanding
fieldwork may also be required to support research.

Requirements

The Bracken-Grissom lab is looking for 1 graduate student to start in the
Fall of 2018.  PhD candidates are preferred but students interested in
pursuing an MS degree are welcome to apply.  If you are interested in
applying for a graduate position in my lab, please send a letter of
interest to hbracken@fiu.edu describing your research interests, career
goals and rationale for pursuing a graduate degree along with a CV.
Graduate students admitted to the program receive guaranteed funding from
the Department for up to 4 years.  Additional information on my lab?s
research, the biology department, and marine sciences program can be found
here: http://secure-web.cisco.com/1TeXaBegPVY2OLPJer7t1av97wMQHREl4YcNrpfU0mtd1dVWCzyphYJ9jIvL4fdjpsUm_yO_dqKbqsh7giPxqjLfbfkUjNEhiAK3moa6zch3oOwXs0ILM82mp-EYgJB5ZRvQXPDe-SLuw_cilvvnWkRPl8tuRv969vWfWOs6XaFTOVnLdf5o1ue8DeUch7JX4ihdkOFiDxuJw_6zhomKJyWxBAw4YuAydy2Z_4Qx-LtjaIhAw8siiUUFduAFT_e1lc46Sj2kXxhs-LIYh0PWse6fFL1Ogw6fAGRQ2SFYLkLttNYwtgvQo1gvSnYbfUr-VAOZCU4AQf_7ZNYc51uW-Kzfj0I28yZQKQwmv0CryMwhyFCklKpyGCd13OEfzbdSzRx7i25HMph7U0NUfCjRC2Pv_EZ1c2IpxYWaqnzUijJsls-3pRIXXR2MSz5ddZqIM9y0mL7-ZUTlOCoeDwIYMbw/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brackengrissomlab.com and http://biology.fiu.edu/  and
www.fiu.edu/~marine.  More information on the application process and
Graduate School at FIU can be found here http://gradschool.fiu.edu/.
Application deadline Jan 5th 2018.

Contact Information

Heather Bracken-Grissom, PhD

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Biological Sciences

Florida International University-Biscayne Bay Campus

3000 NE 151 Street, MSB-353

North Miami, Florida 33181, USA

305 919-4190 (Phone)

email: hbracken@fiu.edu

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Heather Bracken-Grissom, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Florida International University-Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 NE 151 Street, MSB-353
North Miami, Florida 33181, USA
305 919-4190 (Phone)  305 919-4030 (Fax)

*CRUSTOMICS: Crustacean Genomics and Systematics Lab*
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heather.brackengrissom@fiu.edu <Valerie.Hall@fiu.edu>  www.fiu.edu/~marine

Heather Bracken-Grissom <heather.bracken@gmail.com>

The Powder lab at Clemson University is recruiting MS and PhD students to
study the genetic and developmental basis of craniofacial evolution of
cichlid fishes (Evo-Devo).  Positions would start in Fall 2018. We combine
approaches including quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and population
genomics to identify genetic regions in cichlids that contribute to
craniofacial variation.  We then analyze candidate genes and
transcriptional regulators utilizing pharmacological treatments, gene
knockdowns, genetic engineering (CRISPR/cas9), genomics, and geometric
morphometric shape analysis in either cichlids or zebrafish embryos. See
https://secure-web.cisco.com/1l06aHgv479JLpSowzGe06tcpl4UOtQnZjBop4RoULYOVCACFEuG6w_vTX326TWMizJp3qG3j5QMAYAdWEsQDcTaMAzxaE1hETXbFxzTZ2ue6xt2YpOs6AXH2ZZo6W5U4IBDkBXKoUJIDObLp4xRgJHA0hmvWiT1RNPVQiH881Z–accy1QKcltlysvq586L_j2kL1379Yl8bADNNZ-Fw52NCWzQiz6FDQFwvNmvUhO3mKa3NbqbUyb9h6nUEy0u2qZSLu4Zl43s5WqnRFbdpmO86bhUQRZjFN14C5AyTIqXgqWVhlMVbYxzxIT6CL3XzS2TF0U03NoqZ2hz_Cgqbvze4681hmZ5EeAdZJe1GvN_zt8roYaCLfzNvPN0geUm8LJO1dmVvYYbKFJLFSGzjRx3DApF1On-Ef_JY1oSKAcxvJ_jltBvxgzxa0USww2p99NISgWleme_HIj3ckRoYBA/https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3D3Dhttps-3A__karapowder.wordpress.com%26d%3DDwIFaQ%26c%3DNgd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4%26r%3DZT1TkG3EwmzuEn3nGf_KR1L0GTuxt-jYayWp54KkQrs%26m%3DnKbk6PrRofe6JvaAR7XaR1vv66baErir0OYRdhuI_Cc%26s%3D9hwMNEJ0eU5IT0SRx3S6L8ls0z7BsXLhwPuXADiv6Kc%26e%3D  for more information

Both MS and PhD degrees are available through the Department of Biological
Sciences at Clemson University and will be supported through Graduate
Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) and Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs).
Detailed information about the graduate program and admissions are
available at
http://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/biosci/academics/graduate/index.html.
The application deadline is Jan 5, 2018.

About the area:
Located in Upstate South Carolina, Clemson???s picturesque campus is on the
shores of Lake Hartwell and in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

We are surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, and abundant hiking. Also within a
quick drive is the beautiful and thriving Greenville SC, ranked #7 on
Lonely Planet???s 2015 Best in the US list, as well as Asheville NC, Atlanta
GA, and Charlotte NC.

Interested? Contact Kara Powder at kpowder@clemson.edu to talk more before
applying.

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*Kara E. Powder  |  Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences  |  Clemson
University*
*864-656-3196 | **karapowder.wordpress.com
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ell as Asheville NC, Atlanta GA, and Charlotte NC.</div><div><br></div><div>Interested? Contact Kara Powder at <a href=”mailto:kpowder@clemson.edu“>kpowder@clemson.edu</a> to talk more before applying.</div><div><br></div>– <br><div class=”gmail_signature”><div dir=”ltr”><div><div dir=”ltr”><div><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><b>Kara E. Powder ??| ??Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences ??| ??Clemson University</b></div><div dir=”ltr”><b>864-656-3196 |??</b><b><a href=”https://secure-web.cisco.com/1B9d4MCZaqZgM04gc9tQKVihYqj4Tu8N9vL4zOfoVC05SFI48gVLoG5b4Y4mD9QZ6tbzrk1CibwzI8rmIIfP1aGQ-CV3em1C66_xCrYQix7bt1C1R8DiR6Ab8-9_qx8JHgWOiVT8hgZpGCnFyXwwXSkSh1QBeZRDDhQtkQ1Xgom4KyqX7onjXQCy4T3I9RKTa4WI3k3wI2T1Nga1zqdDRlFqdd_9xMGIuncBx5Z4p-9pmjhfjnz_P83yl1KDpC9Y2nL-7uzzCGMeBSvwLd-I7_4itABHP2PCAaZSMTvdd5CipQrWHGfH3-jdb5DyUGTJRTn31iEbg72hv5dY9BjHoFQ4o_9rKnnRfVgjqhS7ACrPbsZKTxh6_DeFfxFQC52h3uoQnDX82gZIEyKlXjh2E2GapDyPDBrkCWwh1HxStGjiFEov2N833ROouEBxbpsAzWW2HatmgmOu3RcQY_klj-g/https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__karapowder.wordpress.com_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DNgd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4%26r%3DZT1TkG3EwmzuEn3nGf_KR1L0GTuxt-jYayWp54KkQrs%26m%3DnKbk6PrRofe6JvaAR7XaR1vv66baErir0OYRdhuI_Cc%26s%3D06wnCH_4Kd8cKlYHq5zkXMjQBH9zIJrwdOrD-8NW_hg%26e%3D” target=”_blank”>karapowder.wordpress.com</a>??|??</b><b>055A LSF ??| ??190 Collings St. | ??Clemson, SC 29634-0314?
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The University of Georgia is seeking graduate students to join a large community of ecology and evolutionary biology researchers through the Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) program.=20

Admission through the ILS program allows new graduate students to explore research across 14 participating Ph.D. graduate programs, including over 50 laboratories with diverse ecology and evolutionary biology interests. Over their first semester in the program, graduate students can choose rotations among laboratories from nearly all life science departments.

The application deadline for Fall 2018 admission to the ILS program is December 1, 2017. To learn more about the ILS program and research at the University of Georgia, please visit the website at:=20

[http://ils.uga.edu=20]http://ils.uga.edu=20

Potential students are encouraged to explore the ecology and evolutionary biology research underway at UGA through the ILS program and to get in contact with faculty whose research they are interested in:

http://evolutionary.genetics.uga.edu/EvoEcol.html

Athens, Georgia is a vibrant college town and is consistently ranked one of the top places to live.

Please contact us or any of the faculty in the ILS program with questions.

Michael White

Evolution and Ecology ILS Group Representative

Assistant Professor of Genetics

whitem@uga.edu

Walter Schmidt

Graduate Coordinator of the ILS Program

Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

wschmidt@uga.edu

The Correa Lab at Rice University (http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53 <http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53>) is looking for a full-time Lab Manager. This person will be responsible for day-to-day tasks of managing the lab such as equipment ordering and maintenance, chemical inventory, sample processing, data entry/analysis, planning field research expeditions, maintaining algal cultures, etc. The job will also entail extensive fieldwork and microbial ecology research on coral reefs (and other coastal ecosystems) in the Indo-Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Applicants should have a BS/BA or MS in microbiology, ecology & evolution, or marine science. Significant experience working in a molecular laboratory (e.g., sterile technique, DNA or RNA extractions, PCR optimization) is required; skills in virology, real-time PCR and bioinformatics analysis are preferred. Previous field research experience on SCUBA, experience working in Mo=E2=80=99orea (French Polynesia) and on coral reefs, AAUS qualification, and familiarity with the operation and trailering of small boats are all preferred. The position is for a one-year appointment (with opportunity for a second based on performance) and will be hourly with benefits. Start date is negotiable, but the position is available immediately. Interested applicants should send an email with a CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Adrienne Correa at ac53@rice.edu <mailto:ac53@rice.edu>

Adrienne M.S. Correa

Assistant Professor

BioSciences at Rice University

http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53/

The Simon lab at the University of Connecticut seeks creative and

motivated PhD

students interested in phylogenetics, molecular phylogenomics,

bioinformatics, and/or

symbiont-host interactions (endosymbionts and/or microbiomes) to begin

in the fall of

2018. Experience preferred but not required.

Applicants will participate in an NSF sponsored project entitled:

Exploring Symbiont

Biodiversity and Complexity in the Family Cicadidae to study the

co-diversification and

interaction between cicadas, their primary “obligate” endosymbionts,

their secondary

“facultative” endosymbionts and their gut microbiota.

Cicada obligate endosymbionts have recently been demonstrated to exhibit

spectacular

and unprecedented genome diversity. Since cicada symbionts are largely

unknown our

work will result in considerable biodiversity discovery. We hypothesize

that gain or loss

of host-symbiont consortium members during cicada phylogenetic history

will be

correlated with internal or external environmental changes. We are most

interested in

the timing of symbiont consortium changes. For example, does the gain of

a secondary

(facultative) endosymbiont facilitate the breakdown or loss of primary

(obligate)

endosymbionts? Or does the breakdown or loss of the obligate

endosymbiont allow

invasion by a secondary endosymbiont? Broader impacts will involve

collaborations with

team members in the US, India, NZ, and Fiji.

Senior Personnel and collaborators on the project include: Thomas

Buckley (NZ),

David Marshall, John Cooley, John McCutcheon, Emily and Alan Lemmon,

Chris Owen,

Beth Wade, Al Sanborn, Dan Mozgai, Max Moulds (AU), Ben Price (UK),

Martin Villet

(ZA), Deepa Agashe (IN), Krushnamegh Kunte (IN), Sudhanya Hajong (IN),

Cong Wei

(CN), Hong He (CN), Daniela Takiya (BR), Tatiana Ruschel (BR), Pablo Pessacq

(Argentina), Claudio Veloso (Chile), Peter Lockhart (NZ, FJ), and

numerous cicada

researchers around the world.

Interested and qualified PhD candidates should send an email describing

their

motivation, skills, and research experience/interests along with a CV,

GPA, GRE and

TOEFL (if relevant) scores. Applicants should also arrange to have

letters sent letters

sent by three referees who are familiar with the candidates work. Strong

applicants will

be contacted to schedule an informal Skype interview. Applications to

UCONN (early

admission) are due December 15th with rolling admission thereafter.

Financial support

for Ph.D. students is available via research assistantships from our NSF

award,

teaching assistantships, and university fellowships, but applications to

outside funding

sources are also strongly encouraged. Send all material to

chris.simon@uconn.edu

The successful candidates will join the EEB Department at the University

of Connecticut

and also have opportunities to work in the laboratories of

collaborators. The EEB

department is a diverse, highly collegial and interactive group of

scientists. Relevant to

these positions, we are particularly strong in Systematics with eight

faculty members

whose major focus is phylogenetic systematics and half a dozen others

who use

phylogenetics in their work. We offer three graduate courses in

systematics (Principles

and Methods of Systematics, Molecular Systematics, and Phylogenetic

Systematics)

plus numerous relevant grad seminars. There is a strong symbiont group

on campus

that includes members of EEB and Molecular and Cell Biology. EEB also

has strengths

in phenotypic plasticity and functional morphology, global change

ecology, behavior,

and organismal evolution, ecology and conservation.

Are you (or do you know) a student interested multi-species interactions

and/or evolutionary ecology?  Dr. Alison Bennett in the Department of

Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at the Ohio State

University is looking for one or two PhD students to start in September

2018 with interests in (but not limited to):  fungi, plants, insects,

evolutionary ecology, mutualistic networks, above-belowground

interactions, and molecular ecology. Applications are due Dec 1 (see

https://eeob.osu.edu/grad/program-admissions

<https://eeob.osu.edu/grad/program-admissions>).  Please send an email

if interested to bennett.1242@osu.edu <mailto:bennett.1242@osu.edu>

Bennett lab webpage is still being set-up, so get in touch with any

questions.

Master’s position in the Larson Lab using genomics to study connectivity and species diversity in the Boardman River, MI.  Please visit https://larsonlab.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/larson_ms_boardman_river_genetics.pdf for job posting and https://larsonlab.wordpress.com/ for more information on our lab.

A Ph.D. assistantship is available in the laboratory of Dr. Tamara Harms at

the University of Alaska Fairbanks to study nutrient dynamics of watersheds

and freshwater ecosystems in the boreal forest. Research would focus on

interior Alaska and integrate with the collaborative research community

anchored by the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program.

Potential research topics include hydrologic or gaseous nitrogen export from

ecosystems subject to permafrost loss or disturbance. See harmslab.org for

further description of current research in the lab.

Prospective students should contact Dr. Harms (tamara.harms@alaska.edu) and

include a brief description of research interests, experience, and academic

preparation. The application deadline for the graduate program in the

Department of Biology & Wildlife (http://www.bw.uaf.edu/graduates/index.php)

is Jan 15. An M.S. or significant ecology-related work experience following

a bachelor=92s degree is required. Applicants should have strong academic

backgrounds in natural science, prior research experience, and demonstrated

interests in ecosystem ecology or biogeochemistry. UA is an AA/EO employer

and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any

individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

Successful applicants will join an active lab at Florida Atlantic

University (FAU) conducting research on wetland birds and the aquatic

ecosystems that support them.  The student will become part of a team

conducting field studies on Lake Okeechobee that address questions

related to wading bird breeding biology and behavior, foraging ecology,

habitat selection, wetland drivers of prey communities, and the

responses of birds and aquatic fauna to water management (see lab web

page for details http://cescos.fau.edu/gawliklab/).  In the course of

conducting research the student will be exposed to the process of using

science to guide one of the nation’s most comprehensive wetland

ecosystem restoration projects.

The successful candidate will be hired as a Research Associate in Feb

2018.  Conditional on acceptance to the MS degree program in

Environmental Science (http://science.fau.edu/envirosci/;

http://www.fau.edu/graduate/applyonline/degree-seeking.php), the

candidate will transition to graduate student status in Aug 2018.

Students are supported primarily with externally-funded Research

Assistantships at $12,848/year with a tuition waiver.

Applicants should have experience in avian ecology, wetlands, or

wildlife science, possess a good analytical mind, a strong sense of

curiosity, and a demonstrated ability to work well in teams.  The

position is based on FAU’s main campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Boca

Raton is located between the Everglades and an extensive coral reef

tract, two of Florida’s most unique natural features.  FAU has over

30,000 students and a Carnegie Classification of High Research Activity.

Applicants should send as a single pdf, a letter of interest indicating

their specific research interests and qualifications, CV, transcripts,

GRE scores (unofficial copies will suffice), and the names and contact

information for 3 references to Dale Gawlik at dgawlik@fau.edu

(561-297-3333) by 3 Dec 2017.

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Dr. Dale E. Gawlik, Director

Environmental Science Program

Professor of Biological Sciences

Florida Atlantic University

777 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL  33431-0991

561.297.3333

dgawlik@fau.edu

http://cescos.fau.edu/gawliklab

http://science.fau.edu/envirosci

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP (Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) – at

Boise State University. A position is available for a motivated Ph.D.

student to study the genetic mechanisms underlying migration behavior and

seasonal timing in American kestrels.  American kestrels are an exciting

model species for this work because they exhibit different migratory

strategies and there is evidence that the timing of kestrel breeding and

migration has shifted in parts of their range.  This work is part of a

large, collaborative project aimed at 1) collecting empirical data on

kestrel behavior and genetic samples across their range, throughout the

year, and 2) developing models that incorporate inter-seasonal effects on

individual behavior to predict population responses to environmental change.

The PhD project will address questions about environment/genetic

associations, genotype-phenotype relationships, and adaptive capacity of

wild bird populations to respond to climate change.  Also, the Ph.D.

student will work with our team to develop innovative approaches for

integrating genetic information into individual-based simulation models.  This

project provides opportunities to collaborate with a diverse team of

faculty (Boise State, UCLA, UCSC, St. Mary=E2=80=99s University), NGO scientists

(the Peregrine Fund, HawkWatch International), land managers, students, and

technicians.  The student will have the opportunity to travel for field/lab

work or specialized training with collaborators.

We are seeking someone who 1) possess quantitative and programming skills,

2) has well-developed problem solving skills, 3) has an enthusiasm for

studying evolution/ecology, and 4) enjoys working independently and as part

of a team. Master=E2=80=99s degree with relevant experience is preferred.  Please

address your qualification for each of these points in your cover letter.

The position starts Fall (Aug) 2018.

*Stipend and tuition and fees*

This position includes support in the form of a graduate assistantships

(renewable, 12-month at $25,000), tuition and fee waiver, and health

insurance.

*About the program and Boise*

The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior PhD is a new and modern graduate

program at Boise State University. This program brings together faculty

from across multiple academic departments including biological sciences,

geosciences, anthropology, and the human-environment systems group to offer

relevant courses and provide unique mentorship and training opportunities.

Further, we have created a network of valuable connections in academia,

local relationships with federal and state agencies, nonprofits and NGOs,

as well as partnerships with international organizations all dedicated to

providing students with transformative research and educational experiences

for diverse career opportunities. To learn more, please visit:

http://eeb.boisestate.edu/.  Boise State University embraces and welcomes

diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants

who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are

encouraged to apply.

Students in this program enjoy living in the beautiful city of Boise, which

strikes a balance with close-by outdoor recreational activities as well as

a vibrant downtown life. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains

and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a

top-ranked metropolis. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the

12th best city to live in the United States.

*To Apply*

Please send via email in a single file attachment (include your last name

in the file name): a cover letter that states qualifications and career

goals, a CV with the names and contacts for 3 references, copies of

transcripts (unofficial are O.K.) and GRE scores and percentiles (not

combined) to Julie Heath (email: julieheath@boisestate.edu). Please put

=E2=80=9CPhD application=E2=80=9D in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as

they are received until 10 December. If you do not have GRE scores by the

deadline your application cannot be considered.  Top candidates will be

asked to formally apply to Boise State=E2=80=99s EEB program by January 20.  All

admission decisions must be approved by the Graduate Dean.