Tag: Forestry

Roba Bdeir
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

I was fortunate enough to work with Dr. Oliver Gailing in Forestry as he introduced me to Forest Genetics. I have been under his supervision since 2012 and it has been quite a journey. I did my Masters along side working on my PhD research focusing on discovery the genetic basis controlling the development of wood and bark tissues in forest trees, aspen, characteristics important for breeding and the fitness of aspen trees. I went on filed sites collecting samples from over 3000 trees and ran a genome wide search to find the underlying regions responsible for growing a healthier, better disease resistant and faster growing trees.

I am grateful to the Graduate School for granting me the Finishing Fellowship for Fall 2018. I would also like to thank my advisors Dr. Oliver Gailing and Dr. Victor Busov for their academic advice and their constant support and encouragement. I am proud to be a part of Michigan Tech and can say I have made amazing and fond memories these past six years.

Recipients—Spring 2017

• Yunana Ahmed (Rhetoric, Theory and Culture PhD)
• Samer A. Alokaily (Mathematical Sciences PhD)
• Shiva S. Bhandari (Physics PhD)
• Sachin M. Bhosle (Mechanical Engineering PhD)
• Nicholas W. Bolton (Forest Science PhD)
• Kyle A.  Brill (Geophysics PhD)
• Natasha I. Chopp (Data Science MS)
• Mustafa Gezek (Mathematical Sciences PhD)
• Pei Hou (Atmospheric Sciences PhD)
• Caoyang Jiang (Electrical Engineering PhD)
• Yiping Mao (Biological Sciences PhD)
• Chelsea J. Nikula (Chemistry PhD)
• Zichen Qian (Biomedical Sciences PhD)
• Amir Rezaei (Electrical Engineering PhD)
• Abbey J. Senczyszyn (Master of Business Administration)
• Ali Solouk (Mechanical Engineering PhD)
• Shuo Wang (Mechanical Engineering PhD)
• Dong Xia (Accounting MS)
• Wentao Yao (Mechanical Engineering PhD)

The Graduate School is pleased to announce new theses are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:

• Applied Ecology
• Applied Natural Resource Economics
• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Forest Ecology and Management
• Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
• Forestry
• Geology
• Industrial Archaeology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering

Our next call for full proposals is JANUARY 5th, 2014.  For this call, we are accepting proposal ideas across the full suite of WWF focus areas, with a particular focus on synthesis proposals relevant to the goals of WWF Global Initiatives, as well as proposals that explore trade-offs and consequences of alternative social, economic, and ecological futures in the greater Yangtze River area.

To allow enough time to make the next proposal deadline, we recommend that you send us your proposal ideas no later than December 1st, 2013.

If you have any questions related to our process, or in submitting your idea, please contact Emilie Cavallo at ecavallo@wwfint.org.

Proposal submission is a two-step process.

The Graduate School is pleased to announce new theses are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:

• Applied Ecology
• Chemical Engineering
• Forest Ecology and Management
• Forestry
• Mechanical Engineering
• Rhetoric and Technical Communication

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science has honored four SFRES alumni. Francisca (Panchita) Paulete ’06 and Aaron M. Everett ’01 were named 2013 Outstanding Young Alumni. David Myrold ’77 received the School’s 2013 Outstanding Alumnus Award, and Jacob Hayrynen ’81 was inducted into the SFRES Honor Academy.

Paulete is a graduate of the Peace Corps Master’s International program at Michigan Tech. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gambia, West Africa, from 2003 to 2005. She now is district planning and environmental coordinator for the Eugene District of the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon.

Read more about the alumni awards in Tech Today.

The Graduate School is pleased to announce new theses are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:

• Applied Ecology
• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Forest Ecology and Management
• Forestry
• Geological Engineering
• Geology
• Mechanical Engineering

The Graduate School is pleased to announce that Evan Anderson is Michigan Tech’s nominee for the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Distinguished Thesis Award.  Mr. Anderson was nominated by his advisor, Dr. Blair Orr of the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science.  His thesis, “The Impact of Balsamo (Myroxylon Balsamum L. Harms) on Coffee Yield and Household Income in El Balsamar, El Salvador,” investigated sustainable coffee production in El Balsamar.  His work was conducted during his time as a Peace Corps Volunteer, and was developed in response to local community needs.  The thesis integrated the biological, social, and economic role of the tree in the community.  Evan is currently an urban forester with Davey Tree in San Francisco, California.

Three other graduate students were also nominated for consideration.  Jean DeClerck was nominated by her advisors, Dr. M. Ann Brady and Dr. Wendy Anderson of Humanities, and committee member Dr. Victoria Bergvall of Humanities.  Nathan Kelley-Hoskins was nominated by his advisor, Dr. Petra Hüntemeyer of Physics.  Andrew Orthober was nominated by his advisor, Dr. Carol MacLennan of Social Sciences.  All of the nominations were noteworthy for their scholarship, and the evaluation panel had a difficult task in selecting one nominee to represent Michigan Tech.

The Dean’s Advisory Panel, representing each college or school at Michigan Tech, evaluated the nominees.  The faculty on this panel represent a broad range of graduate programs:  J. Gierke (Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences), S. Martin (Social Sciences), D. Flaspohler (School of Forestry Resources & Environmental Science), X. Wang (School of Technology) and G. Campbell (School of Business and Economics).  Next year’s competition will consider applicants who have completed their degrees between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013.  An application consists of an abstract of the thesis, recommendation letter from the advisor, and an electronic copy of the thesis.  Please consider nominating your master’s students next year.

The Graduate School is pleased to announce new dissertations are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Forest Ecology and Management
• Forest Science
• Forestry
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

The Graduate School is pleased to announce new theses are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:

• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering Science
• Forestry
• Geological Engineering
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Industrial Archaeology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics