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In your personal statement, please address each of the following questions: 1. In what ways have you demonstrated creativity and innovation in approaching science or other problem-solving? (150-200 words). 2. Why do you want to obtain a graduate degree in Ecology and Evolution and how does this relate to your long-term goals? (150-200 words) 3. What are your specific research interests and why is Rutgers Ecology and Evolution an appropriate program for you? (150-200 words) 4. Have you had any pivotal research experience and how this has guided your thinking about applying to Ecology and Evolution? (300-500 words) 5. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. In what ways could you contribute to the diversity of the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program? (150-200 words) 6. Describe a way or ways in which you have participated in, or plan to participate in, efforts to make science accessible and inclusive of communities both within and outside the University. (150-200 words) 7. How have your academic or professional experiences prepared you for graduate coursework and research? (150-200 words) 8. In what ways have you pushed past obstacles and adapted to changing situations? (150-200 words) 9. How have you demonstrated leadership, clear communication, organizational skills, and abilities to work in a team? (150-200 words) 10. Please indicate (yes/no) if you would be interested in pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Coastal Climate Risk and Resilience (C2R2). The Coastal Climate Risk & Resilience traineeship works with students to build the skills needed to address real-world resilience issues in the face of climate change. This trainee and certificate program offers students the opportunity to conduct research that integrates natural, socio-economic, and engineered elements of coastal systems and to practice effective communication techniques with coastal stakeholders. Funding for trainees for up to 2 years may be available. More information on the program can be found at http://c2r2.rutgers.edu/.

1. Why do you want to obtain a graduate degree in Ecology and Evolution? (250 -300 words) 2. What are your specific research interests within the fields of Ecology and Evolution? (Maximum 400 words) 3. Why is Rutgers Ecology and Evolution an appropriate progam in which to pursue your research interests? (200 - 300 words) 4. Have you had any pivotal research experience and how this has guided your thinking about applying to Ecology and Evolution? (300-500 words) 5. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, significant employment history (such as in business, military or law enforcement, or public service), community service, age, religion, language, leadership, disability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, geographic region, first-generation in college status, graduate study, and much more. Diverse perspectives are key to intellectual creativity, academic excellence, and building an inclusive community. Please describe how you could contribute to the diversity of the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program. (300-500)

In your personal statement, please address each of the following questions: 1. In what ways have you demonstrated creativity and innovation in approaching science or other problem-solving? (150-200 words). 2. Why do you want to obtain a graduate degree in Ecology and Evolution and how does this relate to your long-term goals? (150-200 words) 3. What are your specific research interests and why is Rutgers Ecology and Evolution an appropriate program for you? (150-200 words) 4. Have you had any pivotal research experience and how this has guided your thinking about applying to Ecology and Evolution? (300-500 words) 5. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. In what ways could you contribute to the diversity of the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program? (150-200 words) 6. Describe a way or ways in which you have participated in, or plan to participate in, efforts to make science accessible and inclusive of communities both within and outside the University. (150-200 words) 7. How have your academic or professional experiences prepared you for graduate coursework and research? (150-200 words) 8. In what ways have you pushed past obstacles and adapted to changing situations? (150-200 words) 9. How have you demonstrated leadership, clear communication, organizational skills, and abilities to work in a team? (150-200 words) 10. Please indicate (yes/no) if you would be interested in pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Coastal Climate Risk and Resilience (C2R2). The Coastal Climate Risk & Resilience traineeship works with students to build the skills needed to address real-world resilience issues in the face of climate change. This trainee and certificate program offers students the opportunity to conduct research that integrates natural, socio-economic, and engineered elements of coastal systems and to practice effective communication techniques with coastal stakeholders. Funding for trainees for up to 2 years may be available. More information on the program can be found at http://c2r2.rutgers.edu/.