Summer Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU)
The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES)
The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES)
The Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) is now accepting applications for two Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) positions for the summer of 2018!
Students will perform cutting-edge research of immediate relevance to people in urban areas as part of the BES Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program in Baltimore, MD (see: https://beslter.org/). In addition to their individual research projects, students will participate in BES seminars, and in selected activities in the Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) Undergraduate Research Program (see: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/) and the Cary Institute REU program (see: http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program). Students with interests in urban social ecological systems, aquatic or terrestrial ecology or related fields are encouraged to apply.
To view project descriptions and to apply: Go to:
http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-programs/baltimore-ecosystem-study-reu-program
Application deadline: Rolling. Applications will be reviewed starting February 12, 2018.
Dates: Up to 10 weeks between June 4 and August 10, 2018. Specific dates to be determined by student and mentor.
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.
Support: $525/week stipend, assistance with room and board on-campus or in nearby housing, travel assistance.
Projects for 2018:
A) Baltimore Old Forests Project.
Mentors: Dr. John Lagrosa (Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE), University of Maryland Baltimore County) and Nancy Sonti (US Forest Service Baltimore Field Station).
B) The Effect of Urbanization on Riparian Spiders.
Mentors: Dr. Christine Hawn (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Dr. Emma Rosi (Cary Institute) and Dr. Chris Swan (University of Maryland Baltimore County).
For more information: Contact Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, BES Education Team Leader, Phone: (845)-677-7600 ext. 311, Email: berkowitza@caryinstitute.org.