This webinar will provide an introduction to the EOI program and the EOI
Fellow positions for the NASA Land Cover-Land Use Change project with
Conservation International.
Links for more information
Information presented
- EOI program (professional, cohort-based, interdisciplinary MS. Curriculum focused on remote sensing, data analysis, and leadership)
- Nelson Institute and the role of technology in conservation
- Project with NASA and CI (background, expectations, qualifications)
- Application process for EOI
Questions (and the time they are answered)
- Can you tell me if I am qualified and
competitive? (min 25)
- What does the funding cover/not cover? (min 26:30)
- Where do I send my application materials? (min 27:50)
- What sort of choices are available to fill that elective slot? (min 29)
- Is there a requirement for an endorsement by faculty as part of the graduate application? (min 30)
- Are we able to apply to both the EOI program and other masters programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison? (min 30:30)
- Is there family accommodation? (min 31:30)
- Are there any required prerequisite classes? (min 32)
- After finishing the program are we eligible to apply for PhD (min 32:50)
- Can you talk about the portfolio part of the application? (min 33:45)
- Can you show us the website for more information? (min 37)
- What does an international student need for the application? (min 38)
- What sort of options are there for students accepted into the EOI program, but not the Fellowship? (min 39:30)
- Is the travel to South America mandatory, and how long is the trip? (min 41:20)
- Does the funding cover travel and visa costs? (min 43)
- I am interested in a PhD program, can you give a information? Is this project only for a MS? (min 44:30)
- What sort of end product were you mentioning in place of a thesis? (min 46)
- Will students be part of a published manuscript? (min 48)