1 NRE 701 MASTER’S PROJECT PLANNING WINTER 2003

2 Donna Erickson 3520 Dana Raymond De Young 3552 Dana

3 Purpose of Master’s Projects Apply research skills Explore a multi-dimensional problem Develop project management skills Develop group problem-solving skills Learn of people and organizations in your field Experience preparing scientific/technical report Experience presenting to a diverse community

4 Immediate Goals – Fall 2002 November 18 Purpose of projects Purpose of NRE 701 Assess your skills Eat pizza and chat about the four SNRE meta-themes December 2 Past project intro SNRE super-themes Assess theme interest Initial assignment to super-theme group Eat pizza and within-group intros

5 SNRE Super-Themes Great LakesGreat Lakes Global ChangeGlobal Change Ecosystem Management & Conservation BiologyEcosystem Management & Conservation Biology Sustainable Production & ConsumptionSustainable Production & Consumption

6 Purpose of NRE 701 – Winter 2003 January Skill development –Project management –Group management Initial group formationFebruary Topic identification Client identification Advisor identification Finalize group Finalize proposal March and April Client meetings Advisor meetings Research skill development Begin research Presentation to SNRE Work plan for summer/fall Continue research

7 Schedule of Major Deadlines Class Activity Dates Major Deadlines* Project Formation & Management: – Proposal writing – Group process/team building – Identifying advisor and client – Other practical project skills Jan 6, 13, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17 Proposal due March 3 Research Skills: – Research methods – Data collection and analysis – Presentations Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7 Work plan due April 7 ConclusionApr 14 Presentations in April * Other small assignments throughout term.

8 SNRE Research (Super) Themes: Ranked Dec 2 Consumption & Production Project AProject B Project CProject D Project EProject F Project O Project H Project P Project L Project G Project K Project J Project N Project I Project M Global Change Ecosystem Management Great Lakes

9 Theme-Group-Proposal Flowchart Your Skills Your Interests SNRE themes Theme group Working group Initial topic Client Proposal November / December Early 2003 Late JanuarySpring Break Initial group Advisor Final group

10 Research Flowchart – Winter 2003 Proposal Client Spring BreakMarchEarly AprilSummer / Fall + Resources Research Planning Presentation Research Client

11 Inventory of Your Skills Survey instrument measures: Current strengths Skills you want to further develop A topic about which you’d feel confident presenting a short talk

12 Three Skill Domains GOOD AT DOING LOVE TO DO SOCIETY NEEDS DONE 