GRAD592

Fall 2011 theme:

Exploring Jobs, Careers and Leadership in Water Resources

Mondays at 4:00PM
Natural Resources Building - Room 109

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

The purpose of the 2011 Interdisciplinary Water Resources Seminar (GRAD592) is to expose students to the broad gamut of opportunities and trends within the field of water resources through guest lectures by prominent Colorado water practitioners. More specifically, seminar participants will:

1. Examine jobs and careers in the international, government, private and NGO sectors
2. Discuss how students can best prepare for water jobs and careers
3. Examine the trends and future of various sectors of the industry
4. Discuss leadership in the water resources professions

Students interested in taking the one-credit seminar should sign up for GRAD592, Water Resources Seminar, CRN 67067. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis with student participation and written assignments comprising the grade requirement. The seminar will be held at 4:00 PM Monday afternoons in NATRS 109. (Students who have enrolled in GRAD592 in the past, can also enroll for this offering). For further information, contact Reagan Waskom at reagan.waskom@colostate.edu

All interested faculty, students and off-campus water professionals are encouraged to attend and participate.

Students may check their progress in the course here.

Employers interested in student resumes may view them here.

Fall 2011 Grading Policy / Attendance

For students taking the 2011 Interdisciplinary Water Resources Seminar (GRAD592), the course will be graded as pass/fail. To receive a passing grade, students will be asked to prepare responses to 8 of the lectures.