The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)<http://www.sesync.org/>is excited to offer new professional development and training opportunities specially designed for graduate students interested in conducting research on the complex interactions between human and natural systems.****
**** We are now accepting applications from currently-enrolled PhD students in the natural, social, and computational sciences for a Socio-Environmental Synthesis Research Proposal Writing Workshop<http://www.sesync.org/opportunites/graduate-theme-workshop>. This workshop will provide graduate students with:**** **** § introductions to SESYNC, socio-environmental synthesis research, team science, and actionable science;**** § networking opportunities to build professional relationships with other students, particularly those from different disciplines; **** § training sessions on the methods, challenges, and strategies associated with writing successful proposals, especially those related to the type of work SESYNC supports; and**** § an overview of the two graduate research Themes<http://www.sesync.org/graduate-student-themes>, for which SESYNC will solicit proposals following the Networking & Proposal Writing Workshop.**** **** The workshop will be held over 2½ days in Annapolis, MD, from January 15–17, 2014. It is intended to maximize progress by graduate students intending to apply to the research opportunities described at www.sesync.org/graduate-student-themes . Travel to our facilities in Annapolis, MD, accommodations, and food expenses for workshop attendees will be provided by SESYNC in accordance with our travel policies.**** **** Deadline for applications: September 20, 2013**** **** *For more information, including how to apply, visit ** www.sesync.org/opportunites/graduate-theme-workshop*<http://www.sesync.org/opportunites/graduate-theme-workshop> * ***** * ***** *About SESYNC***** **** The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) is a national research center funded through a National Science Foundation grant to the University of Maryland.**** **** Located in Annapolis, MD, SESYNC is dedicated to solving society’s most challenging and complex environmental problems. We foster collaboration amongst scholars from a diverse array of the natural and social sciences (such as ecology, public health, and political science), as well as stakeholders that include resource managers, policy makers, and community members.**** **** **** *Melissa Andreychek***** Communications Coordinator**** The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC)**** www.sesync.org**** mandreyc...@sesync.org **** (410) 919-4990**** **** *Follow us on:* Facebook: www.facebook.com/sesync **** Twitter: www.twitter.com/sesync **** **** *Please consider the environment before printing this email.***** ****
