Contact guidelines
I encourage enthusiastic undergraduates and prospective graduate students to reach out. However, I receive a large number of emails and although I do my best to respond to all, your email may slip through the cracks. To help me get back to you in an efficient manner, please do the following:
Before you send an email, review some of my recent publications and have a good understanding of my work and interests. When you send your email, please include:
Your current CV as an attachment, highlighting your ability to conduct applied and/or pure research in the forest sciences
A short (!) description of a) your background, b) your professional goals, c) a research topic that you are interested in pursuing, and d) why you are interested in FES/working with me.
Contact information for two or more references
Fellowship opportunities
I also encourage interested students to apply for any and all fellowship opportunities that are applicable. I am happy to provide support for your application and feedback on your written proposal. I see this as a great way for us to co-develop research ideas and shared interests - which is the start of a great advising relationship.