The Graduate Studies Committee wants to understand as fully as possible your interest in research pursued through the Environmental Science Graduate Program. Toward this objective, prepare a detailed statement covering the questions and points as outlined. The questions below can be adequately addressed in two typed single-spaced pages or less. NOTE: A resume is not acceptable in lieu of the autobiographical statement.

1. Describe your understanding of the purpose of environmental science.
2. Describe the specific nature of your undergraduate and/or postgraduate research experience.
3. Describe full or part-time employment, volunteer, or extra-curricular activities as they relate to environmental science.
4. What are your strengths and limitations in doing scientific/technological research? Discuss how your academic and social development has contributed to your motivation and potential for scientific research.
5. Why are you seeking advanced education at this time? Do you have the necessary resources to begin a study program if you do not receive financial support through Environmental Science or the university?
6. Why did you choose to apply to the Environmental Science Graduate Program at The Ohio State University?

On a separate sheet of paper: based on areas of research that interest you, select three members of the Environmental Science faculty. List your choices in order of preference and specify what particular research problems or fields of study interest you most. This will tell us your interests, as well as let us know who you are contacting. While faculty will sometimes peruse student applications themselves, it is up to you to contact faculty you would like to be your advisor. Feel free to contact more than one at a time.

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