PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
I anticipate to be recruiting graduate students on a regular basis, and encourage prospective students to contact me directly by email.*
What do I look for in a prospective student? Demonstrated ability to work independently, perseverance, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, exposure to the research process, and some knowledge of the graduate process (i.e., know what you are getting yourself into!).
Before contacting me, please think about why you want pursue a graduate degree in natural resources, the skills that you seek to develop during your graduate process, and your career goals. This information is helpful to me when aligning prospective student interests with goals of specific projects.
Generally, I will not accept unfunded students. An assistantship (stipend and tuition) is an important part of the graduate school experience and represents a commitment between the student and advisor. Funding for graduate students may be available from a research project that I am involved with. Students also may apply for funding and fellowships on their own and then ask me to mentor them.
My role is to prepare students to be top candidates for the position they seek. I have high expectations that my students will be active members in the graduate student community, apply for grants (even if I initially provide assistantship funding), present and communicate research results, become active with graduate student organizations, and network. These skills often are essential in the workplace and take time to develop regardless of career goal.
Refer to the ‘professional development’ section of my research page for publications that may be useful.
*UCONN UNDERGRADUATES... Undergraduate students, including honors students, are welcome to contact me about research opportunities.
I anticipate to be recruiting graduate students on a regular basis, and encourage prospective students to contact me directly by email.*
What do I look for in a prospective student? Demonstrated ability to work independently, perseverance, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, exposure to the research process, and some knowledge of the graduate process (i.e., know what you are getting yourself into!).
Before contacting me, please think about why you want pursue a graduate degree in natural resources, the skills that you seek to develop during your graduate process, and your career goals. This information is helpful to me when aligning prospective student interests with goals of specific projects.
Generally, I will not accept unfunded students. An assistantship (stipend and tuition) is an important part of the graduate school experience and represents a commitment between the student and advisor. Funding for graduate students may be available from a research project that I am involved with. Students also may apply for funding and fellowships on their own and then ask me to mentor them.
My role is to prepare students to be top candidates for the position they seek. I have high expectations that my students will be active members in the graduate student community, apply for grants (even if I initially provide assistantship funding), present and communicate research results, become active with graduate student organizations, and network. These skills often are essential in the workplace and take time to develop regardless of career goal.
Refer to the ‘professional development’ section of my research page for publications that may be useful.
*UCONN UNDERGRADUATES... Undergraduate students, including honors students, are welcome to contact me about research opportunities.