One of the special features of the MSEM program is the Master’s Projects (MP). This applied research project encompasses everything you’ve learned throughout the program and is an incredible building block for your career. The idea of your own individual research project can be pretty daunting, but the MSEM program makes sure you’re supported every step of the way. You’ll prepare by designing your project in the Research Methods course, and you’ll have an entire semester to work on your MP. Instructors with different backgrounds are matched with students based on research interests. You’ll work alongside your peers in small groups, going through the process together. You’ll have both group and one-on-one meetings to make sure you’re on track. Then, once the research is finished, you’ll present your incredible work in a conference style setting for all your peers, faculty, friends, family, and alumni to listen to and enjoy!
Here are a few previous student’s Master’s Project topics and where they are today:
Alum: Kyle Verblauuw
Graduated: 2021
MP Topic: Joint Management of Upland & Aquatic Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog & California Tiger Salamander
Current Job Role: Assistant Project Manager at Sequoia Ecological Consulting
Alum: José Luis Aranda Nucamendi
Graduated: 2018
MP Topic: Assessing Water Equity: A Comparative Analysis
Current Job Role: Relationships Manager at Water Hub
Alum: Rhianna Frank
Graduated: 2018
MP Topic: Sustainably Managing Groundwater – Surface Water Interactions within the Santa Rosa Plain Basin
Current Job: Climate Action Manager for the City of Petaluma
Here are some of the upcoming graduating student’s Master’s Project topics and where to listen to them:
The upcoming MP presentation will be held Thursday, May 18th with a reception from 5:30-6:30 in KHall followed by presentations at 6:30. Below are some examples of the different instructor’s student’s topics and where to listen to them.
Student: Cole Reistrup
MP Topic: Considerations for the Use of Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculants in Coal Mine Reclamation & Reforestation in Appalachia
Section: Jalel Sager – Room KA 111
Student: Whitney Grover
MP Topic: Offshore Wind Energy & Seabird Collision Vulnerability in California
Section: Aviva Rossi – Room KA 163
Student: Elena Galkina
MP Topic: Impact of Additives in Artificial Turf Microplastics on Aquatic Life in the San Francisco Estuary
Section: Adam Hess – Room KA 211
We hope to see you all there!
