2017 Research Experience:
Assessment and Sustainable Management of Ecosystem Services
Deadline extended to 3/10/17
The University of Arkansas (UA) is conducting a 10-week
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) during the summer of 2017 for up
to 10 undergraduates who are interested in research in developing metrics for
ecosystem services and sustainability.
This REU focuses on field- and lab-based research in areas ranging from
water quality and urban spring ecology to animal agriculture sustainability.
Projects are supervised by university professors and vary from year-to-year
based on the most current work being conducted at the University of Arkansas
and partnering universities.
This unique program represents a collaborative effort across several UA
Colleges and Departments. Students will conduct research in small program teams
and will participate in weekly activities as a cohort group with other REU
students across the UA campus.
The NSF REU program provides specific opportunities for Native American
students to gain critical experience in developing and conducting scientific
research. This program includes partnerships with Tribal governments to enhance
the relevance and impact of research to local ecosystem management programs.
This 10-week residence program (May 22 – July 28) consists of an
Ecosystem Services immersion course (one week), a Research Experience (8
weeks), and an intensive Data Analysis and Report Writing course (one week).
All projects will result in a student-sourced manuscript and formal
presentation at the REU Symposium at the end of July. Funding from NSF provides
for each student with room and board at the University of Arkansas in addition
to a $500 weekly stipend and a travel allowance. See more information at the links below.
UA REU Groups
Application deadline extended to March 10, 2017.