lakehead u announces new phd in forest sciences

(thunder bay - tuesday, march 15, 2005) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is pleased to announce a new phd-level program -- doctor of philosophy in forest sciences.

this new doctoral program will be accepting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in september, 2005. dr. reino pulkki, dean of the faculty of forestry and the forest environment, says that while this new program is hosted by the faculty of forestry, it is an interdisciplinary program with faculty from several academic units.

"the phd in forest sciences will draw mainly from forestry; however, faculty in the department of biology and the school of outdoor recreation, parks and tourism will be an integral part of this doctorate," dr. pulkki says. "the program is the only program of its type in northern ontario, and we already have 12 professors participating in the phd in forest sciences program."

the phd in forest sciences will be a research-based program focused on the development of researchers with expertise in the boreal and great lakes - st. lawrence forest regions. graduates from the program will find careers at universities, as research scientists, in all levels of government, with private industry, or with forestry and environmental consulting companies. they will be experts in forestry, forest conservation, environmental sciences linked to forest ecosystems, natural resources management and sustainable development, to name just a few areas.

"there is a severe shortage of people with a phd in forest sciences within canada," dr. pulkki says. "this is evident from our recent faculty recruitment efforts, and discussions with other universities and research organizations. all our graduates from our master's programs have no difficulty securing employment."

the faculty of forestry and the forest environment currently offers two graduate degrees: the master of science in forestry (mscf), which started in 1977, and the master of forestry (mf), which started in 1993.

"i am particularly pleased to see this new phd offered at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ," says dr. fred gilbert, president, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . "it is the university's intention to continue to add educational opportunity at the doctorate level and this, our third phd program, builds on the strength across our faculties in forest sciences."

members of the media: dr. pulkki will be available for interview by calling the faculty of forestry and the forest environment at 343-8564.

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contact: marla tomlinson, communications officer, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , 343-8177 or 472-9113