Over the course of the last several months I have been in contact with Dr. Emilie Snell-Rood from the Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior (EEB) program. I am applying to the PhD program at the University of Minnesota because of the opportunity it offers understanding the impacts of human-induced changes on ecology. My goal of pursuing a graduate degree is something that I have been focused on throughout my undergraduate experience at Boise State University (BSU). A path to achieving this goal is reflected in my approach to education, including my dedication to the undergraduate courses I’ve enrolled in, and my participation in research with a number of faculty members in the department. Ultimately I would like to see my doctoral degree (and subsequent postdoctoral experience[s]) position me for a career in academia as a faculty member at a university that values both research and teaching.
As an undergraduate I am fortunate to have had a number of opportunities to participate in research, especially opportunities that tie into my interests. In the past several years, I have gained experience in both the lab and field settings from the research of Dr. Jesse Barber and Dr. Ian Robertson. With Dr. …show more content…
These skills are critical to my development as a scientist, and in particular as someone wanting to join the ranks of academia. The process in obtaining a doctoral degree will allow me to achieve such goals through the development of my own research program. Such a program, for example, would offer the experiences of preparing a proposal, potentially writing grants, executing field or lab studies, and finally writing a possible scientific contribution in the form of a publication. This is one of many reasons why graduate school would serve me well, as it offers the resources to mold myself into a qualified academic and
As an undergraduate I am fortunate to have had a number of opportunities to participate in research, especially opportunities that tie into my interests. In the past several years, I have gained experience in both the lab and field settings from the research of Dr. Jesse Barber and Dr. Ian Robertson. With Dr. …show more content…
These skills are critical to my development as a scientist, and in particular as someone wanting to join the ranks of academia. The process in obtaining a doctoral degree will allow me to achieve such goals through the development of my own research program. Such a program, for example, would offer the experiences of preparing a proposal, potentially writing grants, executing field or lab studies, and finally writing a possible scientific contribution in the form of a publication. This is one of many reasons why graduate school would serve me well, as it offers the resources to mold myself into a qualified academic and