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"Thanks to my training, I landed a job in a genomics company within fifteen days of my defense. I am fulfilling my dream of working with microarray technology and bioinformatics—tools which are at the forefront of modern biology." —Rajesh
Chavli Located
in the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the School of Forest Resources
and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University offers
a graduate program in Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
(FMGB) to empower our graduate students with skills and knowledge
for a successful career in forest biotechnology. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, often called the “jewel” of the Great Lakes Region, is a densely forested area. The forest biotechnology research in our School covers a wide range of topics from the genetic improvement of trees to understanding the impact of environmental stresses on tree health. Our studies assist forestry professionals in sustainable production of timber, pulpwood, and “super trees.” Through our graduate program, students will acquire knowledge and expertise necessary for successful careers in either the public or private sector as forest biotechnologists, molecular geneticists, or forestry educators. Graduate students will receive an excellent education from the leaders in forest biotechnology research that will help them to shape the future of forests everywhere. Current research focus areas in forest molecular genetics and biotechnology include
Our FMGB graduate program emphasizes an intensive hands-on research approach that is matched with excellent laboratory, greenhouse, and field trial facilities that complement solid understanding of growth and developmental processes in trees. The FMGB team consists of faculty members with expertise in molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, tissue culture, population genetics, and transformation technology. In addition, several postdoctoral scientists and graduate students are also engaged in this research. In addition, the Loret Miller Ruppe Peace Corps Master’s International program, conducted in conjunction with the Peace Corps, and PhD in Forest Science are also available through the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers premiere recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, and biking. Prospective
graduate students are encouraged to contact individual faculty members
directly to investigate potential openings in their research programs.
Visit our website at <http://forest.mtu.edu>. Michigan Tech is ideally suited for research in forest biotechnology. In the year 2000, a 50,000 square-foot addition to an existing forestry building doubled the amount of space for teaching and research laboratories plus graduate student offices. Many of these new facilities are dedicated to in-depth studies of forest trees from molecular to organismic levels. A total laboratory space of about 6,500 square feet and additional greenhouse space of 2,000 square feet is currently available for research in forest molecular genetics and biotechnology. The School also houses first-class molecular biology facilities combined with functional genomics instrumentation that enables studies in comparative gene expression and genomic analyses. Facilities
for Forest Biotechnology Research For
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Cutting-edge
research in forest biotechnology
Our
research in forest biotechnology attracts substantial funding from national
and international funding agencies and industries and our research findings
have often been cited by popular magazines and media. Please visit <