|  | My applied 
			research program focuses on developing and testing management
strategies for wildlife species at the population, community, and landscape-levels. 
 I am looking for students that hold a B.S. degree in wildlife or 
			related field with GPA > 3.2; GRE > 1100; experience with 
			radio telemetry, GIS, and GPS; experience with capture and handling 
			of animals; demonstrated ability to interact positively with the 
			public and agency personnel; an understanding and appreciation of 
			hunting and trapping as wildlife management tools; ability to work 
			independently at remote field sites under harsh conditions; and an 
			inherent interest in the conservation of biodiversity as a life 
			pursuit.
 If you are interested in obtaining a M.S. degree working on related research
with me, please send the following materials to my email address 
			tom.gehring@cmich.edu 
			:  
 1-page letter of interest, including a statement of your professional goals
 
 GPA and GRE scores
 
 CV, including a list of courses and names/contact information for >3
references
 Useful 
				Literature 
				Stearns Advice to Graduate StudentsReply to Stearns
 
				Graduate 
				school application materials are available at the
				Department 
				of Biology Biology Graduate Programs web site 
				
				Also, please consult the  
			CMU
Department of Biology Conservation, Ecology, Evolution Program web site for
information.  | 
 
           		 
			     
			"Progress is a nice word.  But change is its
 motivator.  And change
 has its enemies."
 RFK
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