Master of Science (MS) Fellowship in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem
Science and Management, Utah State University, starting Fall 2012
This fellowship will support a MS student to pursue a degree in the
Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management (HDESM) program in
the Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University (USU)
starting August 2012. This fellowship is funded by USDA National Needs
Graduate Fellowship Competitive Grant No. 2011-38420-20087 from the
National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The full proposal is
available at http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wild/
Research topics for the HDESM MS student will be developed through
discussions among current student fellows, their supervisory committees,
and faculty Advisory Board members, and may include:
* Assessing "tipping points" in human systems that are linked to forest ecosystem thresholds,
* Assessing forest landowner perceptions of and responses to increasing
drought, insect outbreak and fire under changing climatic conditions,
* Determining the ecological and non-ecological factors affecting the decision-making process of forestry institutions,
* Assessing how forestry institutions prioritize aspen regeneration,
bark beetle control, and other aspects of forest management and
conservation,
* Identifying opportunities for promoting the adaptive capacity of
forest landowners, managers, and institutions to cope with a changing
climate.
The fellowship support includes a stipend of $17,000 per year for 2
years (Fall 2012 through Spring 2014), an out-of-state tuition waiver,
and subsidy for student health insurance. Utah State University is an
equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from
groups who are underrepresented in natural resources professions.
Fellowship candidates are required to be a citizen or national of the
United States of America.
Additional Information: For general information about the HDESM graduate program, please visit http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs/
Qualifications and Application:
* A bachelor's degree
* Good GPA and GRE scores
* Good communication and writing skills
* A strong interest in collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving
* Ability to work both independently and in a team
To apply, please submit the following materials to Dr. Karen Mock via email (karen.mock@usu.edu):
* A resume describing your education, employment, and publication/presentation history
* A list of three references (and their contact information)
* A copy of your academic transcripts (unofficial) and GRE scores
* A cover letter describing your research interests, why you would be a good candidate for this fellowship, and how you found the fellowship advertisement
We will begin screening candidates on March 5, 2012, and will continue until suitable candidates are found. Formal application to the USU graduate school will ultimately be required for selected candidates.
Zhao Ma, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Environment and Society
College of Natural Resources
Utah State University
5215 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-5215
Phone: 435-797-9180
Fax: 435-797-4048
Email: zhao.ma@usu.edu<mailto:zhao.
