Warm-water Aquatic Ecology
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
Summer 2012: May 20 to July 29
We are excited to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a National Science Foundation supported summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program focused on the
ecology of southeastern ponds, rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries. Ten undergraduate students will work closely with Auburn University faculty (Fisheries, Biology, and Forestry) to explore aquatic ecosystems, complete a student-driven research project, and share their research findings in a symposium at the conclusion of the
program. Participants will work closely with our mentors to develop projects on a variety of disciplines, including community ecology, limnology, evolution, fisheries management, population modeling, conservation, molecular biology, and microbiology. The program will run from May 20 to July 29, 2012 (10 weeks). To stay up-to-date
with the 2012 selection process and to learn about last summer's program, check us out on Facebook.
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors graduating no earlier than December 2012 are encouraged to apply. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
Support: Participants will receive a stipend ($4,500) plus food and housing, financial assistance for travel to and from Auburn, and support for research expenses.
Application: For full consideration, on-line applications and supporting recommendation letters must be received by 15 January 2012. The application is available at http://wilsonlab.com/reu/application.html.
For more information about the REU Site, visit http://wilsonlab.com/reu/ or contact Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu.
