Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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• MS Graduate Research Assistantships (fisheries and aquatic sciences), Eastern Illinois University (due Dec. 6))

  Oct 20, 2021 1:45 pm207 views

  Two graduate research assistantships areavailable in the Department of Biological Sciences’Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciencesat Eastern Illinois Universitystarting in May 2022.

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  Resources for Exploring Graduate School

  Oct 13, 2015 3:15 pm196 views

  Here are all of the links from Tuesday's session on preparing for graduate school.

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  Two Graduate Research Assistantships in Soil Organic Matter Dynamics at the University of Tennessee

  May 13, 2016 1:45 pm163 views
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  MS or PhD Assistantship, Urban Forestry, Ohio University

  Aug 20, 2015 10:45 am156 views

  We are looking for a capable student to join our Urban Forest research team at the Masters or PhD level beginning in January 2016.

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  Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D. position) in Biogeochemistry (Virginia Tech)

  Mar 26, 2018 2:45 pm102 views
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  Graduate Research Assistant position in carbon storage in forest soils (West Virginia University)

  Mar 26, 2018 2:15 pm66 views

• PhD Assistantship - social and policy research related to invasive species management

  Oct 23, 2020 2:15 pm49 views
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  MS Graduate Student Position - Forest Soil and Ecosystem Biogeochemistry, Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon)

  May 2, 2019 2:15 pm48 views
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  Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship (UIUC)

  May 7, 2018 11:00 am48 views

• Graduate Assistantship in Forest Nutrient Cycling, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Syracuse, NY)

  Apr 12, 2019 2:15 pm38 views

• Graduate Student Assistant Positions in Environmental Social Science, University of Illinois

  Oct 5, 2022 10:45 am36 views

  Graduate Student Assistant positions in Environmental Social Science at University of Illinois - Management and policy decisions in agroecological systems

  Major Advisor: Dr. Chloe Wardropper, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• Advice on Applying to Graduate School in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: How to Prepare and a Step-By-Step Guide

  Oct 7, 2021 4:00 pm36 views

• Demystifying the Graduate School Application Process

  Oct 26, 2022 10:45 am34 views

  This article provides an overview of graduate school, the application process, how to prepare for it, and potential career paths to pursue following a Master's or Doctoral degree. 

• Grand Challenges in Biology Postdoctoral Program

  Dec 22, 2015 1:00 pm27 views

• Research Assistantship at CERL, Champaign, IL (due Nov. 15 or open until filled)

  Nov 1, 2023 4:00 pm25 views

  Conduct fundamental and applied research in the use of geospatial information, remote sensing technologies and machine learning to better understand wildland fire processes on military lands both in the United States and globally. Major research areas include burned area delineation, burn severity, aboveground biomass fuel estimation, and wildland fire risk/ hazard. Applies professional knowledge and experience in GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning to develop guidance and procedures for land management of military installations. Develop peer-reviewed and technical reports, present findings at Professional meetings, and to stakeholders both within and external to the Department of Defense.

• M.S. Assistantship at Ball State University – Bats and Forest Management

  Oct 1, 2015 3:45 pm24 views
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  Career Center Events and Workshops 09/21/15 - 10/02/15

  Sep 16, 2015 3:45 pm22 views

• NC State College of Natural Resources - Grad School Virtual Open House

  Nov 9, 2020 3:45 pm22 views
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  Recording: Graduate School and Career Search Prep

  Apr 20, 2015 11:45 am19 views

  On April 20, 2015, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences hosted a session for students focused on graduate school and career search preparation.

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  M.S. Environment and Society, Department of Environment and Society (Utah State University)

  Apr 30, 2019 2:45 pm19 views

• Funding opportunity for Master's in Global Studies program at University of California, Santa Barbara

  May 13, 2021 12:00 pm19 views

• Environmental Politics PhD program at University of California Santa Barbara

  Oct 19, 2022 11:45 am19 views

  Study Environmental Politics at UC Santa Barbara

  Managing environmental problems at scale is not just about technology and economics. We also need to understand and solve the politics of our climate and energy problems. UCSB brings together world-leading academic and environmental policy experts to train graduate students in the study of environmental politics and policy. 

  Applications are open now!

  The deadline to submit your materials is December 1st. You can read about application requirements at the Graduate Division's application webpage under “How To Apply.”

• Graduate Student Opportunity (M.S.), Iowa State University

  Sep 17, 2020 10:30 am18 views

• Master's Assistantship Fall 2024 in Montana

  Apr 5, 2024 1:15 pm17 views

  This is a two-year Master's Assistantship focused on the Human Dimensions of Grizzly Bear conservation in Montana.

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  Don't forget Grad School Prep session tomorrow at 5:00 pm!

  Oct 12, 2015 9:15 am17 views

  Graduate School Prep for NRES Students

  Tuesday, October 13, 2015

  5:00-6:30 p.m.

  W-115 Turner Hall

• Graduate Research Assistant (Invasive Scud on Illinois River)

  Apr 22, 2020 4:30 pm16 views

  The Illinois River Natural History Survey is seeking 1 MS or Ph.D. student to conduct research evaluating the distribution and vector of transmission of an invasive amphipod and other select macroinvertebrate communities in the Illinois River Waterway.

• Graduate Research Assistantship in Aquatic Ecology (Ph.D.) - Illinois Natural History Survey March 31

  Mar 6, 2023 10:30 am15 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (a division of the Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.). In collaboration with researchers from Purdue University and the Shedd Aquarium, we are developing hydroacoustic array in the area with an intent to answer several questions important to fisheries management. Successful candidate will develop a project within the larger framework of research related to the movement of post-tournament released smallmouth bass in the Illinois nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and connected Chicago land waterways.

• Northwestern’s Master of Science in Law for STEM Professionals

  Apr 15, 2020 4:00 pm13 views

  Monthly informational webinars, including 5:30 p.m. Central Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

• Graduate Assistantships in Forest Soils at Penn State

  Oct 31, 2023 12:00 pm13 views

  Two graduate research assistantships are available at Penn State beginning fall 2024 to study how anaerobic soils affect carbon and nitrogen fluxes in forests.

• Funded PhD position in Environmental Social Science at University of Illinois (apply by Nov. 27)

  Nov 14, 2023 2:45 pm13 views

  Knowledge, concern, and use of science for freshwater species conservation

  Major Advisors: Dr. Chloe Wardropper and Dr. Carena van Riper, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Expected start Fall 2024.

• UTEP ROADS Post-Baccalaureate (one year research and mentoring), University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TX; due Mar. 1)

  Jan 23, 2024 3:15 pm11 views

  Research opportunities and access for diverse scientists (ROADS) is an NSF-funded RaMP (Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates) program that aims to provide the next generation of global change scientists with transformative research training and professional development - all while engaging them within a supportive academic network at the University of Texas at El Paso, which is a top tier minority-serving research institution (~80% Hispanic – reflecting the local population). 

  Applications for this immersive training program are open to recently graduated baccalaureate (post-bac) students who have received their degree within the past 4 years; or students who are completing their bachelors degree in Spring 2024 (Before May 30th 2024*). 

• Graduate Research Assistantships (Ph.D) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Mar 6, 2023 11:30 am11 views

  A Ph.D. Graduate Student Assistantship is available at the University of Illinois to conduct research evaluating shovelnose sturgeon metapopulation dynamics (population estimates, movement, survival, and growth) at strategic locations in the Rock River near Erie/Moline, Illinois and connected waterways to help guide shovelnose sturgeon sportfish management in Illinois.

• Purdue University ESE Fall 2022 Virtual Open House

  Oct 10, 2022 9:30 am11 views

  ESE is hosting a free virtual Fall Open House on Thursday, October 20th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about ESE.  During the open house, perspective students will have a chance to meet a few current students, ESE faculty, and hear from ESE alumni

• MS Graduate Assistantship in Bass Exploitation, Iowa State University (open until filled)

  Jul 15, 2021 8:45 am10 views

• Ecological Sciences & Engineering Graduate Program at Purdue University - Virtual Fall Open House

  Sep 25, 2020 3:30 pm9 views
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  Forest Soils PhD Student, Oregon State University

  Mar 5, 2019 2:45 pm8 views

• MS Graduate Research Assistantship: Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology, Oklahoma State University (due Aug. 1)

  Jul 6, 2022 9:30 am7 views

• MS Assistantship – Freshwater Mussel Conservation, Oklahoma State University (due Aug. 31)

  Jul 6, 2022 9:45 am4 views

• Graduate Student Assistantship, Masters in Soil Science, Soil Health Lab, North Dakota State University

  Nov 21, 2023 12:30 pm4 views

  Start Date: May 2024 or sooner

• Explore Gies College of Business - Saturday, October 22

  Oct 17, 2022 11:45 am3 views

  This Open House event is for students considering graduate school and will offer a glimpse into the experiences and resources Gies has to offer. It is also open to incoming undergraduate students as well. 

• Master of Science in Law Open House - March 9 - Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

  Feb 19, 2024 2:15 pm2 views

  in-person and virtual attendance options available

• UCSB Global Studies MA & PhD Info Sessions November 6 & 30, 2023

  Oct 9, 2023 3:45 pm2 views

  General Program Information
  MA and PhD Funding
  Application Tips
  Q&A w/ Current Students

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  Graduate & Professional School Fair is Tomorrow!

  Oct 18, 2016 10:00 am2 views

  Wednesday, October 19, 2016
  Noon-4:00 pm
  Illini Union, Rooms A, B, & C

  Speak with universities from across the country about graduate and professional school programs, including health profession programs!

  Get a sneak peek at schools who are attending the fair: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/GNP_School_Listing_Book_2.pdf

• WW Teaching Fellows Opportunity

  Nov 23, 2020 8:00 am2 views

  The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is offering several fellowships through its Institute for Citizens and Scholars. The program recruits and prepares the nation's best and brightest recent graduates and career changers with STEM backgrounds to teach in middle and high school science and math classrooms. It also works with university partners to change the way these top teacher candidates are prepared, focusing on an intensive full-year experience in local classrooms and rigorous academic work.

  The WW Teaching Fellowship is currently recruiting in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It offers offers a $32,000 stipend toward completion of a yearlong M.Ed. at Duquesne University, West Chester University, or the University of Pennsylvania.  Application Deadlines: November 4, 2020; January 11, 2021; March 1, 2021

• "Graduate School" Means Many Different Things

  Oct 25, 2011 1:00 pm1 views

  At this time of year, there is a lot of discussion of “grad school” as an option for what to do after graduation. This can be an excellent next step in your career development, but “grad school” is not just one thing. Any student making a decision about whether or not to pursue an advanced degree needs to be aware of the different types of options.

• Piper's Advice on Searching for Research Based Graduate Program

  Oct 28, 2011 8:00 am1 views

  Once you know that you want to pursue a research based graduate program, you may feel overwhelmed by the idea that, for many programs, you are supposed to find an advisor before you even apply. I frequently get asked, "HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO THAT?" So here is my advice: