THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE (NOAA-UMES) SHORT COURSE IN FISHERIES STOCK ASSESSMENT
APPLICATION FORM SUMMER 2009
This application form can be completed and submitted electronically, or printed and sent by mail no later than March 30, 2009. Use the ‘Tab’ key or mouse to navigate between the fields of this application. The fields will expand to match your text as you type.
After you complete the information below, be sure to do the following:
I. have two (2) letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf; we prefer that these letters be from your undergraduate advisor and science faculty at your college or university and that they address your academic and research capabilities/potential; these may be submitted by email, but follow-up hard copies must also follow II. have one (1) copy of your official transcript sent to the address given at the bottom of the page III. submit a 1-2 page essay (see below) discussing prospective career goals and how you expect the summer fisheries stock assessment course to help you reach those goals.
Personal Information
Name: Social Security Number:
Date of Birth: Place of Birth:
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Ethnic Background (optional):
Gender: M F Disability:
Expected Date of Bachelor's Degree: Major:
GPA: Year:
College or University
College or University Address: College/University Phone: Email address:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Your Educational Background
Please list biology and math courses you have completed as well as those in progress:
Please describe your familiarity with computers:
What are your long-range professional goals after you graduate?
Have you previously participated in any summer program?: Yes No If yes, give location and research topic:
Please list any non-academic and community-related activities you have been involved with:
List any honors you have received, previous or current fellowships, previous internships, honorary organizations to which you belong, and offices held, etc.:
Employment Please list current employer (if any) and phone number Full Name
Company Phone ( ) Address
ESSAY Include with your application a one to two page essay that addresses your career goals and how you think a summer short course in fisheries stock assessment will help you to reach those goals. Why do you wish to participate in the NOAA-UMES summer short course program? Do you have any disabilities, physical limitations, or other special concerns? This essay will be used to evaluate your writing skills, career focus, and maturity.
Your essay should be carefully organized and typed. You may :
1. Type into the field provided below. 2. Submit it as a separate email attachment 3. Fax it 4. Mail it directly.
Addresses are provided at the bottom of the application.
References Names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses for two references (Note: Make sure to request letters of support from your references): Full Name Title
Organization Phone ( )
Address
Full Name Title
Organization Phone ( )
Address
Additional comments/explanations:
For further information email, fax, or write to: Dr. Paulinus Chigbu or Dr. Ambrose Jearld Jr. or Dr. Michael J. Fogarty Department of Natural Sciences DOC/NOAA/NMFS University of Maryland Eastern Shore Northeast Fisheries Science Center Princess Anne, MD 21853 166 Water Street Phone: (410) 621-3034 Woods Hole, MA 02543 Fax: (410) 651-7869 Phone: (508) 495-2318; (508) 495-2386 email: [email protected] Fax: (508) 495-2258 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
DEADLINE: Before or on March 30, 2008.
Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until April 15. Space in the course is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Candidates should submit applications as soon as possible for full consideration. Selected students will be notified by April 30.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and University of Maryland Eastern Shore are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institutions.