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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 Sept. 26, 2017
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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
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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).
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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
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State of Maryland Map
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Chesapeake Bay
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Blue Crabs
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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)
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Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
IMET
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Baltimore, Inner Harbor
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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)
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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)
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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 Jan. 2018
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The application and review process
Deadline: Take the GRE and TOEFL. IELTS exams by Nov/Dec GRE TOEFL/IELTS Resume (cv) Transcript (classes and grades) Personal statement Reference letters (3)
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Apply guide
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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
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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
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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.
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