The Graduate School is pleased to announce new theses and dissertations are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:
The Safari Club International (SCI) Michigan Involvement Committee (MIC) is a non-profit corporation composed of representatives of each of the Michigan chapters of SCI. The Committee coordinates collaboration between SCI, its Michigan chapters, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR); provides scholarships and grants to graduate students; and supports other wildlife conservation and education activities deemed appropriate by the organization.
The Award
Goal: To preserve and perpetuate the right to hunt and the commitment to conservation within the wildlife profession and potential future leaders of the DNR.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a graduate student, preferably one working on a DNR-funded university research project associated with the preservation of hunting.
Fund Financing: A minimum annual fund of $3,000 has been established by SCI MIC to finance the grant program. Additional grants may be awarded if funding is available. Grant amounts may vary depending upon the number of awards and the fund balance.
Award Duration: The grant will be available for use for one year between September 1 and August 31 of the next year. An award recipient can compete for additional grants in subsequent years with other applicants. If invited by participating chapters, each selected student will be required to visit the chapter at least once during the year of the award.
How to Apply
To Be Eligible:
1) Student must be accepted or enrolled in a Wildlife or related discipline graduate program at a college or university in Michigan.
2) Must be planning a career in the Wildlife Management field.
3) Student must be familiar with hunting, hunting ethics, the role of hunting in wildlife management, and hunting’s role in society.
4) If enrolled in a MS or MA program, it must be a thesis-based degree.
Application: There is no separate application form. Please send a resume which outlines your background, along with three reference letters from individuals knowledgeable of your field skills and experience. Include your name and graduate institution where enrolled on all materials submitted. In addition, in 500 words or less, provide a response to the questions: “Twenty years from now, what should the elements of wildlife management be, and what role do you see yourself playing in this profession?”
Selection Process: An SCI MIC committee will review application materials and select finalists. A subcommittee will interview finalists and select the award recipient(s) by September 1, 2011.
Send all materials, by June 15, 2011 to Paul Royce, SCI-Lakeshore Chapter, 9881 84th Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan 49464
The Ecosystem Science Center, Biotechnology Research Center and School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science invites graduate students conducting research related to ecology, the environment or biotechnology to submit titles and abstracts for poster presentation at the seventh annual ESC/BRC Student Research Forum.
New this year, undergraduate researchers who are advised by BRC or ESC members are also welcome to participate in a separate division.
The forum will be held on the afternoon of Friday, March 25, in the atrium of the Noblet. Abstracts are due electronically by noon, Friday, Feb. 25, to esc@mtu.edu.
The forum allows graduate and undergraduate students an opportunity to present their research to peers and faculty. This will provide a valuable experience for students preparing for poster sessions at regional or national meetings, give students well-deserved recognition for their work and serve as an excellent setting for students to showcase new results and see what others are doing.
We invite student participants to present their research findings as a research poster. Students are welcome to present advanced or preliminary research (proposals or preliminary data). Prizes will include one grand prize and up to four merit awards for each center. Each student may present only one paper but may be included as a coauthor on others. For details, see http://ecosystem.mtu.edu/2011%20guidelines.pdf.
For questions, contact Jill Fisher (SFRES) at 487-3564 or jhfisher@mtu.edu.
Published in Tech Today.
The Ecosystem Science Center has announced the recipients of its 2010 Fall Graduate Student Travel Grants. Following is the list of recipients and their advisors.
A federal fellowship/scholarship writing workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 15th and Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 in Fisher 135.
You will only need to attend one of the workshops, as they are the same workshop, different days and time.
During the workshop we will review 3 samples of NSF GRFP personal statement essays. Tips will be given on how to organize your essay, utilize wording, and meet the merit criteria expected by reviewers
Prepare for the workshop by:
1. Understanding how NSF defines “broader impacts”
2. Brainstorming answers to NSF “personal statement” questions
If you (or someone you know) plan on attending, please RSVP to Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu).
The Ecosystem Science Center and the Biotechnology Research Center have
announced award recipients for the Sixth Annual ESC/BRC Graduate Research Forum, held on March 26. Two grand prize awards, five merit awards and four honorable mention awards were presented.
The recipients were selected from among the 43 posters and abstracts submitted by students conducting research related to ecology, the environment and biotechnology at Michigan Tech.
$500 Grand Prizes
Ecosystem Science Center
Meagan L. Harless (Biological Sciences) for “Effects of Road Salt (NaCl) Pollution on the Survival and Growth of Larval Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvatica).” Her advisor is Casey Huckins.
Biotechnology Research Center
Eli Vlaisavljevich (Biomedical Engineering) for “Magnetoelastic Materials as Novel Bioactive Coatings for Control of Cell Adhesion to Prevent Implantable Biomaterial Associated Fibrous Overgrowth.” His advisor is Rupak Rajachar.
$100 Merit Awards
Ecosystem Science Center
Rita Koch (SFRES) for “Insect and Disease Response to Prescribed Burning and Wildfire in Pine Forests in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.” Her advisors are Linda Nagel and Andrew Storer.
Mickey Jarvi (SFRES) for “Temperature acclimation of fine roots to soil warming in a sugar maple dominated northern hardwood forest.” His advisor is Andrew Burton.
Kayla Griffith (SFRES) for “H2O18 as an Analyzer of Phragmites australis Invasion from Wet to Dry Sites” Her advisor is Catherine Tarasoff.
Biotechnology Research Center
Christopher Rivet (Biomedical Engineering) for “Development of a Composite Hydrogel Containing Electrospun Fibers for Spinal Cord Injury.” His advisor is Ryan Gilbert.
Jonathan Zuidema (Biomedical Engineering) for “Incorporation of Chitosan and Dextran into Hydrogel Blends Improves Neuronal Adhesion.” His advisor is Ryan Gilbert.
$50 Honorable Mention Awards
Ecosystem Science Center
Emmanuel Ebanyenle (SFRES) for “Impact of Shoot Borer (Hypsipyla robusta) on the Wood Anatomical Properties of Plantation Grown African Mahogany Species (Khaya ivorensis A. Chev).” His advisors are Andrew Burton and Andrew Storer.
Biotechnology Research Center
Yiru Chen (SFRES) for “Overexpression of auxin efflux carrier PIN9 gene alters secondary xylem development, gravitropic response and apical dominance in Populus.” Victor Busov is the advisor.
Natalie Hartman (Biomedical Engineering) for “Vaporized Bioglass Polymer Composites for Interfacial Tissue Regeneration.” Her advisor is Rupak Rajachar.
Sarah Kiemle (Biological Sciences) for “Land Plant Polymer Homologs in Primitive Taxa of the Charophycean Green Algae, Chlorokybus atmophyticus and Klebsormidium flaccidum.” Her advisor is Michael Gretz.
U.S. doctoral students or recent Ph.Ds from a Michigan university who are studying in the
following areas Environment, Energy, Sustainability, Education,
Transnational Relations, Science and Technology and policy issues
related to these topics. are eligible for the Dow Chemical Hong Kong- Michigan Scholarship Program.
The award is for the 2010-2011 academic year
to engage in dissertation research while affiliated with Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology.
Only U.S. citizens and permanentresidents (Green Card holders) are eligible.
The scholarship is modeled along the lines of a Fulbright Grant in Hong
Kong as it provides approximately $17K stipend, $5K travel, and $13K
living allowance, plus health insurance. The total value is over
US$35,000.
For more information about the scholarship opportunity please visit: Dow Chemical Hong Kong Program Information
If you are interested in applying, please contact Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu)
| Michigan Space Grants Available |
| The Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) is inviting applications for 2010-11. The application and review processes are online at www.umich.edu/~msgc .
Funding is available for the following: * Fellowship Program Michigan Tech’s MSGC liaison is Chris Anderson, special assistant to the president for Institutional Diversity. For more information, contact Anderson at csanders@mtu.edu or Michigan Tech’s MSGC Assistant, Carol Argentati, at 487-2474 or caargent@mtu.edu . Applications are due to Institutional Diversity no later than 3:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16. The process for submission is as follows: 1) Create a budget be contacting Kellie Buss at Research and Sponsored Programs at 487-2226 or by email at kellie@mtu.edu . 2) Complete online forms at www.umich.edu/~msgc (but do not submit until after step 4). 3) Complete transmittal form by clicking here . 4) Print the materials and bring them to Institutional Diversity, which will provide a letter of approval to submit. Step 4 needs to be completed during the week of Nov. 16. |
Michigan Tech students and faculty are highlighted in this issue of the Master’s International newsletter from the US Peace Corps. Open the issue to find out more about Blair Orr, Jon Mellor, Amber Kenny, and Jason Rhoades.
Submitted by Carrie Richards, SFRES
Guests enjoyed an evening of tributes and humor when students, faculty and staff gathered at the School’s atrium for the annual Forest Jubilee Night. A creative menu featured foods from the forest that ranged from elk meatballs to wild blueberry cobbler.
Dean Peg Gale presented awards to
* Marcella Campione–Outstanding Senior in Forestry
* Laura Kangas–Outstanding Senior in Applied Ecology and Environmental Science
* Daniel Wilber–Outstanding Senior in Wildlife Ecology and Management
* Chris Miller–Outstanding Graduate Student Award
* Nicholas Windmuller–Outstanding Service Award (undergraduate)
* Trevor Hahka–Outstanding Service Award (graduate student)
* Jennifer Kopinski–School Scholar
* Auriel Van Der Laar–Woman of Promise
The students recognized the hard work and dedication of their mentors by presenting awards to
* Associate Professor Robert Froese–Outstanding Teaching Award (faculty)
* Wilfred Previant–Outstanding Teaching Award (graduate student)
* Director of Recruitment and Development Chris Hohnholt–Outstanding Staff member
Some not-so-serious awards were also given with the highlight of the evening going to the “Faculty Member Who Looks Most Like a Pirate.”
* First place–Robert Froese, earning the designation of Captain
* Second place–John Vucetich (his Johnny Depp likeness was noted), earning him the designation of First Mate
* Third place–Mike Hyslop earned a mop for swabbing and the designation of Deckhand
