Graduate School Opportunity Masters in Geography at Miami University (Ohio) Starting: Summer/Fall 2016
Research Opportunities: I am currently looking for a potential graduate student interested in land use impacts on water resources to work on one of the projects below or to develop a new project that overlaps with both of our interests. To be successful within the lab you will need to be highly ambitious and motivated. I expect my students to submit their research for publication in a reputable peer reviewed journal. Basically I would like for my students to get the most out of their time within the program in order to be highly competitive on the job market or for a PhD program. If you are interested in discussing the projects below or developing a new research project you may contact Dr. Bartosz Grudzinski at [email protected]. Additional information about the lab can be found at grudzinskilab.weebly.com. Impacts of Recreational Boating on Water Resources -The primary goal of this study is to determine the spatial and temporal dynamics of fuel derived pollutants from boating in reservoirs (lakes behind dams) and in streams draining reservoirs. A secondary objective is to determine the interactions between the pollutants and environmental conditions. Impact of Beaver Dams on Stream Dynamics - The primary goal of this study is to determine how various beaver dams influence sediment and nutrient concentrations within small agricultural streams. A secondary objective of this study is to determine how the impact of beaver dams varies seasonally. Additional/New Ideas - I am always open and excited to hear about new research ideas that students come up with on their own. If there is something that you have ever wondered about that is in some way related to fluvial geomorphology or aquatic ecology let me know. We may be able to develop a study to test whatever it is that interests you. Why should you join? 1) We have a strong interdisciplinary collaboration established with various departments including ~30 faculty and staff affiliated with the Center for Aquatic and Watershed Sciences http://miamioh.edu/cas/academics/centers/caws/ 2) In the Spring of 2016 the department will be moving into the renovated and expanded Shideler Hall. Shideler Hall will bring together Miami’s Departments of Geography, Geology and Environmental Earth Science, and Institute for the Environment and Sustainability into a state‐of‐the‐art geosciences building. 3) We like to have a lot of fun while working and really enjoy what we do. The people you will meet and work with will likely provide a memorable and productive experience. Check out some of the photos from previous research: http://grudzinskilab.weebly.com/field-work.html Numerous Opportunities! The department provides prospective graduate students with teaching assistantships (which also pay for tuition). Additional student travel funding is provided to present research at local, regional, and national conferences. Students will be given the chance to establish a relationship with local environmental agencies. Application Deadline: February 1st
