At the Jackson School of Geosciences, they strive to recruit and develop graduate students with the potential to change the world. They seek M.S. students who will discover their ability to carry out meaningful research and be impactful leaders in their chosen professions. They seek Ph.D. students who will make significant contributions to fundamental and/or applied research and who will become leaders of the next generation of geoscientists. There is no single critical attribute of these individuals, but rather we value the demonstration of the following holistic traits in our search for them:
- Academic preparation
- Quantitative and analytical reasoning
- Research and/or technical experience
- Scientific interests that overlap with prospective mentor(s)
- Passion for the geosciences
- Creativity, maturity, inquisitiveness, collegiality
- Commitment to be involved in an inclusive and diverse community of scholars
- Communication skills
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