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Graduate Students Expectations
General Scholarship Guidance
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Specific Course & Skill Guidance
I welcome applications from students for M.P.S, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in the ERFE or GPES academic programs. Without strong student support, my research languishes. In return for graduate assistance, I work to prepare students for their next professional experience. I expect each student to enroll in a rigorous set of courses such that they grow academically and are better prepared for future research and job assignments, such as project management.
Skills that are expected for productive water resources and engineering professionals are listed below. It is likely that all students will need to take additional coursework in these areas to achieve professional competence.
- excellent written and verbal communication,
- advanced mathematics (calculus and numerical methods),
- quantitative statistical and data analysis methods,
- geographical information systems applications, and
- competence with a computer programming language for data manipulation.
Courses that are expected from my students are those that capture any missing skill as well as several core study area courses. Students may enroll having already met the requirements of these courses, and would thereby enroll in a different set of courses. Core study area courses include:
- hydrologic modeling,
- systems engineering,
- hydrogeology,
- quantitative hydrology & hydraulics,
- geomorphology,
- meteorology,
- pollutant fate & transport.
Other courses recommended for students are listed at the HSS website.
Specific Research Guidance
Clearly identifying and communicating important ideas is central to your success in academics. Regular reading of classic books and peer reviewed articles can help you identify and track key themes and new ideas. Regular exercises in writing can help organize your thoughts, focus your objectives, and clarify your methods. It is recommended that you a) visit ESF Moon Library and SU libraries to browse the ejournal and databases, and b) visit the ESF Writing Project and use the ESF Writing Resource Center when preparing your work. Other steps important in your research are listed below.
Research topics are posted within my research page.
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