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New transatlantic dual degree MS study program in volcanology
From: Bill Rose raman@xxxxxxx
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Colleagues: We would like to bring this new dual degree program to the attention of volcanologists.
It allows students to study volcanology at the MS level in both Europe and the US.
31 July 2009
New Geoscience Graduate Program builds Global Partnerships in Education and Research
Michigan Tech and SUNY Buffalo have received support from the US Department of Education to fund a new, international, dual master’s program in volcanology and geotechniques.
The new program, INVOGE (International Volcanology and Geotechniques), will build on both MTU and Buffalo graduate programs and global research in volcanology and geohydrology. Students will spend a significant part of their graduate study on campuses in France and Italy and at worldwide research sites like Reunion in the Indian Ocean.
At Michigan Tech, INVOGE leads to a Master of Science in Geology with concentrations in volcanology or engineering geology, and exchanges could start as early as this fall.
The European partner institutions are Université Blaise Pascal in Clermont Ferrand, France, and the University of Milan-Bicocca, Italy. Both are well known for their volcanology and engineering geology programs that attract students from all over Europe.
The program brings funding of $460,000 to Michigan Tech and SUNY–Buffalo and a similar amount of money to the European partner universities over the next five years. The funds are mainly for student and faculty travel.
“This is the type of educational partnership that helps us improve advanced degree programs with a larger, more-robust faculty and research facility,” said Bill Rose, professor of petrology and principal investigator in the program.
“Our students in volcanology will now have access to very strong programs in petrology and experimental volcanology, as well as new field sites for volcano work,” he added.
“This program builds on Bill’s long-term efforts to collaborate with other universities to internationalize graduate education,” said Jackie Huntoon, dean of the Graduate School. “It is exciting that our students will have the opportunity to experience different cultures and make connections that will benefit them throughout their careers. Volcanologists really need to have a global perspective in order to conduct relevant research. This program is going to help our students become future leaders in their field.”
Rose said that the effort builds on successful exchange programs also funded by the Department of Education in geosciences over the past five years involving Canadian and Mexican universities.
“As a leader in volcanology research in the US, we need to ensure the breadth and excellence of our research program and provide the best possible opportunities for our students, if we want to continue to attract the best and brightest students.” Rose added. “The chance for MS students to build an international advisory committee and work on volcanoes all around the world will help us achieve that goal.”
The INVOGE program is described on the web at: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~raman/INVOGE
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