Positions are open for graduate students seeking a Master of Science
or Ph.D. Degrees in Earth System Science and Policy at the University
of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND with research interests in
environmental change and impacts related to climate change and water
resources using remote sensing and GIS techniques combined with field work.
The primary area of research involves studying changes in North
American glaciers and how these changes relate to climate
fluctuations, as well as the impacts on downstream water use. This
study involves the use of remote sensing and GIS techniques in which
ENVI remote sensing and ESRI GIS software will be utilized in
analyzing ASTER and Landsat images, Aerial Photography, and Digital
Elevation Models. Knowledge of either software and/or the above data
types is desirable, but not necessary. Field work is likely to occur
during the late summer months and some experience in wilderness
travel is desired but also not necessary. Field work will consist of
using high accuracy GPS, laser range finder, ice penetrating radar,
stream flow meter, and meteorological equipment. These topics can be
tailored to fit a M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Tuition waivers are available
and funding in the form of Research Assistantships may be available
in the future. Students from a wide range of fields are encouraged to
apply, such as Geography, Geology, Environmental Science,
Climatology, Hydrology as well as many others in environmental majors.
Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota is
an interdisciplinary department which focuses on environmental
sustainability. Three degrees are offered through the department:
Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.), M.S., and Ph.D. If the
above research topics is of interest, please see the UND Graduate
School website (www.und.edu/dept/grad/) for application instructions,
or contact Dr. Jeff VanLooy of the Department of Earth System Science
and Policy at the University of North Dakota at (701) 777-4755, or by
e-mail: jvanl...@aero.und.edu Recommended deadline for application is
June 1st however, early applications will receive top priority for admission.
For more information, see the following websites:
The University of North Dakota: <http://www.und.edu>www.und.edu
Past preliminary glacial field work:
<http://essp.und.edu/About/VanLooyBio.aspx>http://essp.und.edu/About/VanLooyBio.aspx
The UND Graduate School:
<http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/>http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/
UND Earth System Science and Policy: <http://essp.und.edu/>http://essp.und.edu/
Grand Forks Visitors Bureau:
<http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php>http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php
