| A central philosophy of the MOGEL group is that graduate education and new scientific discoveries are integrated, with students playing a central role in research projects. Research projects are never routine, and the goal is to prepare students for a variety of professional careers. Students interested in graduate school under Rodger Harvey's guidance, are encouraged to contact him directly by email (harvey@cbl.umces.edu). Student's in the MOGEL lab matriculate through the University of Maryland at College Park, as part of the Marine, Estuarine, and Environmental Sciences Program (MEES), but perform the majority of their research at the Chesapeake Biological Lab (CBL). Information about prerequisities, application requirements, and the MEES Graduate Program can be found at http://www.mees.umd.edu/. General information on the graduate school at the University of Maryland and applications can be found at http://www.vprgs.umd.edu.
As a graduate program, teaching assistants are not widespread and students are typically supported as graduate research assistants through research grants. Graduate stipends in Prof. Harvey's lab include medical benefits and full tuition coverage. Students with exceptional records may be supported by CBL or university wide fellowships. For undergraduate students, opportunities through the Maryland Sea Grant REU program and as summer interns supported through research grants.
Whatever the funding support, students have a range of opportunities and much flexibility in formulating research topics and designing their course curricula. Current student's positions supported by the National Science Foundation, Maryland Sea Grant and NOAA are available.
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