However, I truly believe that in order for a mentor relationship to be successful there must be a valid context of knowledge present. There are limitations with regards to disciplines in which it would be beneficial to you as a student to work exclusively with me, due to the varying depth of knowledge and training inherent in each of the degrees and my knowledge thereof.

Assuming a focus on microscopy, or perhaps digital imaging, I would define the possible range of potential areas as the following:

Within a Bachelors degree program I would be very willing to work with students on projects in mycology, plant pathology, botany, zoology, biophysics, biochemistry, microbiology, paper science, physics, anthropology, geology and art (yes, microscopes can be used to make wonderful photographs!).

Within a Master degree program potential areas of study include mycology, plant pathology, and botany. Under a co-mentorship with another faculty member in anthropology, biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, paper science, physics, microbiology, zoology.

By their very nature Doctoral programs are the most intensive in terms of depth of knowledge, it would only be possible for me to mentor a student in an area of mycology, particularly in development or developmental morphology. I would be very willing to co-mentor a student in botany and some areas of zoology.

Financial support is a strong possibility. The Electron Microscopy Facility (EMF) sponsors teaching assistantships and general laboratory assistants.