***Graduate Studies in Marine Biology and Ecology at Florida
Atlantic University***Florida Atlantic University is a state supported, Research I institution with more than 20,000 students distributed across seven campuses along Florida's southeastern coast. Research on a diverse array of marine-related topics occurs at FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Ft. Pierce, and certain faculty on the main campus (Boca Raton) and Davie campus also work in marine and estuarine systems. FAU offers masters and doctoral degrees in biological sciences and a masters in environmental science. These programs emphasize cutting-edge research in extraordinary environments ranging from the poles to the tropics, and from intertidal to deep sea habitats. Students can focus on ecological, genetic, and physiological studies, aquaculture of fish and shellfish, or explore biomedical applications of extracts of 'natural products' from marine species. Partner institutions such as Smithsonian Marine Station, South Florida and St. Johns River Water Management Districts, USDA, Florida Oceanographic Society, and Wild Dolphin Project enhance the range of expertise of FAU faculty. Associations with nearby research facilities including Scripps Florida, Max Planck Florida Institute, and Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies broaden FAU leadership in biomedical research and training. A cooperative institute formed with UNC-Wilmington and NOAA also enhances the opportunities for ocean exploration and research. RA stipends may be available (contact individual faculty) and TA support is available at HBOI through our partnership with Indian River State College and at the FAU Boca Raton campus. For more information visit the web sites below or contact Dr. Ed Proffitt (Department of Biological Sciences, located at the Harbor Branch campus). <http://www.science.fau.edu/biology/> http://www.science.fau.edu/biology/ <http://www.science.fau.edu/biology/envirosci> http://www.science.fau.edu/biology/envirosci <http://www.fau.edu/hboi> http://www.fau.edu/hboi Ed Proffitt, Ph.D. <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Dr. Ed Proffitt Associate Professor & Associate Chair Department of Biological Sciences Florida Atlantic University c/o Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute 5775 Old Dixie Hwy Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 772 242 2207 http://www.science.fau.edu/biology/EstuarineEcologyandGeneticsLab/
