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Graduate student majoring in biology Addison Plummer searches for long-jawed orb weaver spiders in the Flat River near Burch Field in Lowell on June 26. (Photo releases on file)

M.S. Biology - Aquatic Science Emphasis

Students interested in pursuing an aquatic sciences emphasis within the Master of Science in Biology degree program at Grand Valley State University may do so at the Annis Water Resources Institute. AWRI provides graduate students with unique opportunities for research in aquatic sciences. Students can select a graduate faculty member at AWRI as their major advisor or as committee members for their thesis research in the aquatic sciences. The collaborative spirit among the diverse faculty at AWRI stimulates student learning, promotes an interdisciplinary research environment, and promises a rewarding graduate experience.

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