Project PI:

Gregg Bluth
project management, remote sensing, hazard mitigation (Remote Sensing Minor)

Co-PI:

John Gierke
hydrogeology, engineering, geophysics
(Aqua Terra Tech Enterprise)

Essa Gross
hydrogeology, wastewater treatment
(In Nicaragua 9/05-8/07, in the Peace Corps Master's International program)

William Rose
volcanology, remote sensing, hazard mitigation
(Peace Corps MI)

 

Graduate students wanted!

We are seeking energetic, independent, responsible students to join this project as Ph.D. and Master’s candidates. We have research assistantships for both levels each year. Strong language skills in Spanish is a plus; significant work in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala or Nicaragua should be expected.

The candidate will be expected to help develop their own research directions in conjunction with the project goals.

We are seeking candidates with interests in one or more of the following areas:

• Natural hazards (volcanology, seismology, slope stability, hazard mitigation)
  
• Hydrogeological engineering (groundwater, surface water, wastewater treatment)
  
• Remote sensing (ground-based, satellite, geophysical methods)

Combine a Master's Degree and Peace Corps Service?

This new Peace Corps Master’s International program is the only one of it’s kind in the nation! It features a long-term field assignment in Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Nicaragua as both a Peace Corps Volunteer and a Master’s candidate in Natural Hazard Mitigation. Students spend one year in residence at MTU, then two years in the field, returning to MTU to complete their Master’s.

This program places highly trained students in key areas in these countries to become the “experts on the ground”, crucial components in developing practical remote sensing applications.

Peace Corps MI Program contact: Dr. Bill Rose (email)
For more information, please see Peace Corps web page.

Ready to Apply to MTU Graduate School?
For information and application materials for MTU graduate studies, please go to the following:

1. Department of Geological Engineering and Sciences website; lots of information on the department and program offerings.
2. Follow the "Graduate Program" link to graduate application instructions.
3. Be sure to indicate your interest in this project in your application.
4. If you have question on the programs or the application process, please feel free to contact us for help (email)