Graduate student exchange program between College of Fishery, OUC and Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), University of Maryland Shao-Jun.

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Graduate student exchange program between College of Fishery, OUC and Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), University of Maryland Shao-Jun (Jim) Du Email: sdu@som.umaryland.edu Sept. 26, 2017

Outline The graduate student exchange program University of Maryland Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology The MEES graduate program The selection, application and review process

The graduate student exchange program 2-3 students from College of Fishery at OUC (0-1 year Master and Ph.D students) To do graduate study at University of Maryland (Ph.D students, 5-6 years), receiving degree from University of Maryland. The students are responsible for their living expenses ($20,000/yr) – Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) or fellowship from OUC. University of Maryland covers the tuition ($25,00/yr) and medical insurance ($4000/yr).

University of Maryland Flagship University in State of Maryland University of Maryland system has 14 campuses The 3 big campuses: - University of Maryland at College park - University of Maryland at Baltimore - University of Maryland Baltimore County

State of Maryland Map

Chesapeake Bay

Blue Crabs

Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) Research Institute formed by three campuses 1. University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) 2. University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB) 3. University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences (UMCES) - 20 laboratories (PIs)

Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology IMET

Baltimore, Inner Harbor

IMET research areas Aquaculture (fish, crab and oysters) - reproduction - diseases - development and growth - nutrition and diet Marine microbiology (extremophiles) - high temperature - high salt Microalgae (lipid metabolism, bioenergy) Natural products (marine microbes, coral)

The MEES graduate program http://mees.umd.edu/ Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences 1.Environmental molecular biology/biotechnology 2. Environmental science (with a subprogram in environmental management/policy) 3. Oceanography (both physical and biological) 4. Environmental chemistry 5. Fisheries science (including fisheries ecology, fisheries management, and aquaculture)

Selection process Students express their interests and get permission from your supervisors Prepare GRE and TOEFL exams, starting NOW Inform your interest to Prof. Li Jing-Yu by October 10, 2017 Initial review by a committee in October 20, 2017 (Dean Li Qi, Prof. Li and Dr. Du) Identify 3-4 students, contact PIs at University of Maryland with the help of Dr. Du. Take the GRE and TOEFL exams by Dec. 2017-Jan. 2018

The application and review process Deadline: 1-13-2017 Take the GRE and TOEFL. IELTS exams by Nov/Dec. 2017 GRE TOEFL/IELTS Resume (cv) Transcript (classes and grades) Personal statement Reference letters (3)

Apply guide http://static1.squarespace.com/static/50a1475ae4b001bf1115640b/t/51dc4844e4b07ff44de25058/1373390916563/Guide+for+Prospective+Students.pdf

Review process Time line: - Feb. – March, 2017 Review criteria: - Essay . Supervisor identified? . Research Interest and objective? - GRE (>50%) - GPA (>3.0) - CV and publications - Recommendation letters

CSC application Acceptance letter from MEES graduate program by Feb. 28th, 2018???? Prepare the CSC application Working with your PI to develop a training plan

Ph.D student Co-training If you are interested in Ph.D student co-training, please contact Dr. Jim Du who will help you identify a potential professor. 1-2 years.