Summer 2020
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Below are 3 REU opportunities for Summer 2020:
- Summer REU in evolutionary ecology at UIdaho and Galapagos
- REU: Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia
- Summer 2020 REU opportunities at LUMCON
The Parent lab (http://parentlab.weebly.com) is looking for undergraduate students to assist with field research in the Galapagos Islands. The undergraduate students will spend approximately 10 weeks (May 25 - July 31 2020) conducting research in collaboration with a research team composed of 3 Faculty, 1 postdoc, 2 graduate students and at least 1 additional undergraduate student. Various research projects are possible, including population genomics, island biogeography, invertebrate physiology, biomechanics, morphometrics, etc.
The research involves traveling to the Galapagos Islands, hiking long distances carrying field equipment on difficult terrain, backpacking and camping in remote locations, and working long hours in the laboratory to generate genomic data or measure physiological response and biomechanical variables in terrestrial invertebrates. The students will also participate in outreach activities in local schools in Galapagos.
We are looking for applicants with at least some of the following experience and skills:
- Good communication skills and desire to work as part of a team- Patience and attention to details
- Prior research in biology (e.g., genomics, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, ecology, etc.)
- Ability to travel internationally (current valid passport is required)
- Ability to speak Spanish
- Experience backpacking and camping in remote locations
Please contact Dr. Christine Parent at ceparent@uidaho.edu with any questions.
To apply, follow instructions here: https://www.uidaho.edu/sci/biology/research/summer-reu/application-process
The deadline to submit an application is Feb 14, 2020.
2. REU: Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia
Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at Eastern Kentucky UniversityEastern Kentucky University is seeking applicants for a summer REU program. The theme of the research is disturbance ecology. Students will work at Lilley Cornett Woods, a field station with old-growth forest in eastern Kentucky, and in Daniel Boone National Forest. This is a 10 week program running from May 18 – July 24, 2020.
Research projects for summer 2020 include studies of salamanders, aquatic invertebrates, copperheads, migratory birds, black bears, bats, pollinators, old-growth forest, epiphytic plants, human dimensions, geohydrology, ecological resilience, remote sensing, and GIS. Students will be paired with faculty mentors and work closely with agency professionals. Students will develop research skills including communication, data collection and management, analysis, and writing, while also learning to work in remote field locations. Students will also participate in professional development workshops and recreational trips.
Student benefits include a stipend of $6000, housing, a food allowance, travel costs to and from EKU, research travel during the summer, and research supplies.
To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident and an undergraduate graduating no earlier than Fall 2019. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, first generation college students, financially disadvantaged students, and students from colleges with limited research opportunities.
Applications are due February 15, 2020. Participants will be selected by March 1, 2020. More information including the application can be found at https://bioreu.eku.edu/
Questions can be sent to David Brown or Kelly Watson at bioreu@eku.edu.
3. Summer 2020 REU opportunities at LUMCON
LUMCON's 2020 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments
The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2020 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 1st – August 7th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams and participate in a series of career and skill-building workshops and activities while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON's summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: biogeochemistry, habitat forming species, dissolved organic matter cycling, aquaculture and fish physiology, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology, invertebrate diversity and ecology, disturbance ecology, ecosystem ecology, wetland science, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.
Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period. Successful applicants will receive a $500/week stipend; room and board at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA; funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON; and funds to support their research.
The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: March 1st 2020.
Instructions for completing application packages which include (an online application form, copies of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience) can be found at http://lumcon.edu/REU.
Questions about the program and/or application process should be addressed to LUMCON's REU Site Program Director, Dr. Brian Roberts, at reu@lumcon.edu .