Application process:

Graduate students in my laboratory are involved in a variety of research projects that focus on the biology and behavior of mosquito vectors. If you are interested in applying to work in my program, you should contact me first to discuss your interests. The next step is to apply to the Department of Entomology at Cornell University.

For more information go to:

http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/IthacaCampus/EduTraining/GradField/requirements.html

and the Cornell Graduate School:

http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/index.php?p=102 .

Graduate mentoring philosophy:

My graduate students are expected to interact closely with other researchers in my program and those of my collaborators. New students should spend time helping with major funded projects and exploring ideas. This allows them to gain a diverse training experience while thinking about developing their own specific research plan. I encourage students to think seriously about their career goals from the time they enter graduate school. Every effort is made to provide them with a research path that will leave them with the most competitive background for their career aspirations. In addition, I encourage breadth and depth in their dissertation programs. Students should develop at least one aspect of their research that employs molecular tools and another aspect that utilizes field-based studies. Members of my research program are encouraged to attend professional conferences to present their work and network with other scientists.

For more information or to contact current or past graduate students go to:

http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/IthacaCampus/EduTraining/GradField/requirements.html.