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Currently I am recruiting Masters and Doctoral students for my lab I am looking for students who are self-motivated and naturally curious. Although I encourage independent projects, I also look to collaborate with my students. Therefore, students should have interests that are aligned with mine. Although not wedded to any system, I encourage students to consider work in aquatic communities and to explore questions at the interface between ecology and evolution, an area where I am best able to provide assistance.
Read over my Projects and Publications webpages to see if you think that we have common interests. If you are thinking about applying to UConn EEB, please email me at mark.urban(at)uconn.edu and include in your email a description of your interests (no more than one page) and a short curriculum vitae. Also, see the EEB web page for more information about graduate programs and application procedures and deadlines.
The deadline for applications is January 10th. Generally, I would want to hear from prospective students by October 15th of the prior year, if not much sooner. By November, I plan to select a group of applicants to talk with over the phone or interview in person depending on their location, followed by more formal campus visits in the late winter after applications have been received. |
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About UConn and Storrs In my mind, UConn combines the advantages of a large university (lots of resources, diverse students, and cultural opportunities) with the advantages of a friendly small town. UConn is located in The Quiet Corner of New England, the last remaining Green area along the coastal corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston. I consider northeastern Connecticut to be a remnant of true New England, meaning a place that still has small towns with greens, large tracts of deciduous forest, family farms, and friendly people.
Storrs and the surrounding area has many opportunities for outdoor recreational activities: the area abounds with hiking, skiing, and mountain biking trails. More vertical hiking, camping, skiing, and climbing can be found in the not-too-distant Green and White Mountains. Despite the rural character of the area, Boston, Providence, and New York City are easy day trips. |
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Contact Information:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Connecticut 75 N. Eagleville Rd., Unit 3043 Storrs, CT 06269-3043
Phone: 860-486-6113 Lab: 860-486-6154 Fax: 860-486-6364 |
