Development of Mathematical Models of Catfish Production Characteristics
Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, composes the
major portion of aquaculture in the United States. Pond production research
studies have evaluated the effects of stocking density, size at stocking, and
various feeding and cropping systems on growth, yield, and costs. The students
selected for this assistantship will combine data from these studies in a
meta-analysis to develop comprehensive mathematical models of catfish
production.
Qualifications: B.S. degree in aquaculture,
fisheries or a related field, a minimum GPA (last 2 years) of 3.0 and GRE score
of 1,000 (verbal + quantitative). The student needs to enjoy the combination of
field and laboratory work
Stipend: $17,800 first year, $18,800 second
year
Deadline: Open until candidate is found.
To apply: Complete graduate application
materials and assistantship application forms (
www.uaex.edu/aqfi/ ) and send to:
Dr. Carole Engle
Aquaculture/Fisheries Center, UAPB
1200 North University Drive
Mail Slot 4912
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
TEL: 870-575-8523
E-mail: cengle@uaex.edu (for questions only; hard copy applications required).