Environmental Studies Program Internship Information

ANNOUNCING

A Two-year MINORITY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP in the Application of Geographic Information Science (including Remote Sensing) to Ocean and Coastal Resources Management

Oregon State University, Geography Program (College of Science)
Corvallis, Oregon, USA

QUALIFICATIONS - applicants should have:
• BA or BS in a natural or social science or engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• One year each of calculus, chemistry, physics, and statistics
• Excellent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interest in marine and coastal affairs and geographic information science, including satellite or acoustic remote sensing

TO APPLY:
1) Read about our graduate program:
Fellows will be in the MASTER OF SCIENCE geography progam with a minor in Marine Resource Management -
        http://www.geo.oregonstate.edu/
        http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/mrm/minor.html

2) Send your application for admission to the Graduate School and to the Geography program, Oregon State University http://www.geo.oregonstate.edu/gradprgm/applications.htm
IMPORTANT! ** In your application please include a supplemental, one-page essay, entitled "GISci Ocean/Coastal Fellowship,"  stating why you are uniquely qualified for this fellowship, what kind of project you might be interested in pursuing during the fellowship, and how this fellowship would advance your career goals

3) Deadline: February 1, 2005

SCHEDULE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
The program will begin in July, 2005 with an orientation and a paid internship experience in ocean and coastal management in the Pacific Northwest. The academic program begins Fall term, 2005 and must be completed in two years. Fellowship includes tuition, graduate assistant stipend, two paid internships, and travel and fees for conferences.

Oregon State University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community.  We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups.  We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment.  OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity, and building community.

For additional information, contact Dr. Dawn Wright, dawn@dusk.geo.orst.edu,  http://dusk.geo.orst.edu