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Arizona State University: The Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN) is pleased to announce 6 potential research opportunities for undergraduate students to participate this summer in interdisciplinary research associated with urban infrastructure resilience and community vulnerability in the face of extreme weather-related events. UREx SRN aims to generate knowledge and promote actions that will ensure urban resilience. UREx SRN is interested in students who have their sights set on graduate school and careers in related scientific research and outcomes. The REU opportunity will provide 4 selected students hands-on experience in data research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and active collaboration with the UREx SRN team. Compensation: Each REU student will receive a competitive funding package up to US $4,500 for research stipends and travel (if applicable). View REU opporunities at: https://sustainability.asu.edu/urbanresilience/. Submit student applications to: Emily Key (emily.key@asu.edu). Application deadline: Friday, April 12, 2019 @ 5:00 PM AZ-MST. Opportunity 1: Pleasantville, NY or Corvallis, OR The role of green infrastructure incentive programs in (in)equitably meeting urban stormwater challenges. Opportunity 2: Phoenix, AZ Mitigating Extreme Heat as Tempe Densifies. Opportunity 3: Phoenix, AZ How does the establishment of flow-control structures in an ephemeral desert wash influence surrounding vegetation? Opportunity 4: Phoenix, AZ Comparative Urban Futures for Flood Resilience. Opportunity 5: Miami, FL Opportunities in Floodplain Management for Risk Reduction and Natural Systems Benefits. Opportunity 6: Miami, FL Urban Wetland Restoration. Posted: 3/14/19.

Auburn University: NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, Warm-water Aquatic Ecology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA. 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 a team of Auburn University faculty to explore aquatic ecosystems, complete a student-driven research project, participate in a variety of professional development and social activities, develop and lead an outreach project, and share their research findings in a symposium at the conclusion of the program. Participants will work closely with our mentors to develop an interdisciplinary project involving complementary fields, such as community ecology, limnology, evolution, fisheries management, molecular biology, conservation, biogeochemistry, biodiversity, and microbiology. The program will run from May 19 to July 28, 2019 (10 weeks). Eligibility: All applicants who are interested in receiving NSF support must currently be a (1) U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident and (2) an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior graduating no earlier than September 2019 or a high school senior that will start their undergraduate education the following fall semester after the REU program. We are especially encouraging students from traditionally under-represented groups in biology (i.e., African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and U.S. veterans) as well as students from institutions with limited research opportunities (e.g., community colleges) or students in financial need to apply. Support: Participants will receive a stipend ($5,500) plus housing and subsistence, financial assistance for travel to and from Auburn, and support for lab and field supplies. For full consideration, online applications must be received by 1 February 2019. International students: Although not financially supported by our REU Site, we are also open to including a few strongly motivated and self-funded international students in our REU Site research and professional development activities. Contact information: For more information about the REU Site, visit http://wilsonlab.com/reu/ or contact Dr. Alan Wilson (wilson@auburn.edu). Posted: 10/25/18.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences: BIOS has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2019 (students will arrive August 25 and depart November 16). An REU internship at BIOS is an ideal way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in oceanography and the marine and atmospheric sciences. REU interns will carry out an independent research project under the expert supervision of BIOS scientists and undertake training in scientific communication, research methods and ethics, and career development. You will give presentations about your research to your peers and colleagues at BIOS. Our program offers the opportunity to take part in various field excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, and all students will have the opportunity to participate in an oceanographic research cruise aboard our research vessel R/V Atlantic Explorer. Funding includes return air travel to Bermuda, accommodation and meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend. This program provides recipients with the opportunity to design and conduct intensive, hands-on research projects - under faculty supervision and mentorship, within several research areas including: - Biology, chemistry, and physics of the open ocean - Biology, physiology, and biochemistry of reef building corals and reef ecosystems - Molecular biology of marine organisms - Environmental chemistry of Bermuda's atmosphere and inshore waters - Effects and consequences of global environmental change Further information at http://www.bios.edu/education/reu/, including eligibility, application instructions, online application form, past student testimonials and details of the potential projects that students may apply to work on in 2019. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Completed at least one year of undergraduate study. Will still be enrolled as an undergraduate in the fall of 2019. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The application deadline is May 31st, 2019. We urge all successful applicants to arrange for independent study credit through their home institutions. Underrepresented groups, and students attending colleges or universities where research opportunities in STEM are limited, are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences. Please contact us for additional information on the BIOS REU program or other BIOS education programs at education@bios.edu. Posted: 3/14/19.

Brookhaven National Laboratory: 10-week undergraduate internships (June to mid-August) are available to study forest health and plant community ecology of the unique pine barrens ecosystem of Long Island in New York State. Interns will be based at BNL in Upton, NY, and they will have an opportunity to interact with researchers from BNL and State University of New York (SUNY-ESF) as they join research teams resurveying long-term Forest Health Monitoring plots established in 2005/2006 across Long Island. Interns will learn plant identification and field methods in monitoring forest vegetation and they will develop own research projects on various aspects of forest change (e.g., tree regeneration or mortality, understory plant communities) that will include data collection, data analysis, and reporting results. A weekly stipend and appropriate guidance and training will be provided. Free dormitory housing is available for students who live > 50 miles from BNL. Applications should be submitted ideally by December 15, 2018, via Department of Energy website, to make sure that the hard target deadline (January 10, 2019) can be met by applicants' reference letter writers. See additional information (pdf) about the project, eligibility, and an online application form. Posted: 11/12/18.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: CIES in Millbrook NY is now accepting applications for the summer 2019 REU program in “Translational Ecology”! To apply: http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program Application deadline: January 25, 2019 Midnight. Dates: May 20 to August 9, 2019 (12 weeks). Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions. Underrepresented minorities and first generation college students are encouraged to apply. Stipend: $6,600 stipend, plus a $900 food allowance and free on-campus housing. Other support: Assistance is available for travel to and from the program as well. Research projects for the summer of 2019 include: · Eavesdropping Behavior and Social Information Use in Songbirds · Competitive Dynamics Between Invertebrate and Vertebrate Scavenger Guilds · Ecosystem Regulation of Mosquitoes and Disease Risk · The Role of Natural Enemies in Governing Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation · Effects of Global Change on Streams of the Northeastern US · Hudson River Habitats in a Changing World · Ecological Change in the Sky Lakes on the Shawangunk Ridge · Lake Management and Recreational Fisheries in Coupled Human-Natural Ecosystems · Ecology of Urban Streams/High School Student Mentoring. For more information about the program, contact Aude Lochet, REU program coordinator (locheta@caryinstitute.org). Posted: 12/3/18.

City University of New York, Brooklyn College: now accepting applications for our summer REU in Urban Ecology and the Environment (BUEE), which will run this summer from June 4 through August 9. BUEE offers an integrative summer research program aimed at developing early-career undergraduate students into mature and thoughtful environmental scientists. Authentic research experiences on human-coupled natural systems are complemented by an academic program aimed at developing practical experience in research design, scientific communication and community outreach. BUEE leverages the unique academic and research resources at Brooklyn, including a state-of-the-art Aquatic Research and Environmental Assessment Center, and the recently-established Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, focused on urban sustainability and resilience. Students are provided with a competitive stipend, housing and food allowances, and relocation credit for travel from outside the region. Applications from STEM-underrepresented students are especially encouraged. More information on the program, including potential projects, can be found at the link above, or by contacting the program PI at buee@brooklyn.cuny.edu. Application materials should be submitted online before April 1. Posted: 2/4/19.

Colorado State University: The Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) is now accepting applications for its Undergraduate Research Program for the summer of 2019! Thank you for sharing this information with students who may be interested. Students will be given the opportunity to perform cutting edge research of immediate relevance to people in urban areas at institutions in urban areas across the nation. Students with different research interests in urban water sustainability - social sciences, natural sciences, engineering – are invited to apply. To apply: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/ Application deadline: January 25, 2019 Midnight. Dates: May 29 to August 1, 2019 (9 weeks). Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions. Underrepresented minorities and first generation college students are encouraged to apply. Stipend: $4,500 stipend. Other support: On-campus or nearby housing, travel assistance. The program starts and ends at Colorado State University in Fort Collins CO. For more information about the program, contact Aude Lochet, program coordinator: locheta@caryinstitute.org. Posted: 12/4/18.

Eastern Kentucky University: Disturbance Ecology in Central Appalachia - 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 20 – July 26, 2019. Research projects for summer 2019 include studies of stream salamanders, aquatic invertebrates, copperheads, migratory birds, black bears, flying squirrels, water quality, old-growth forest, 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 $5250, 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, 2019. Participants will be selected by March 1, 2019. More information including the application can be found at https://bioreu.eku.edu/. Questions can be sent to David Brown or Stephen Richter at bioreu@eku.edu. Posted: 1/30/19.

George Washington University: REU: Forest carbon cycling and biotic wood decay, tropical QLD, Australia (Summer 2019). Applications are invited for an undergraduate student to join an NSF-funded project studying carbon cycling and the relative role of fungi versus termites in breaking down wood. We are working at remote field sites from rainforest to savanna north of Cairns, QLD, Australia (Brooklyn Sanctuary and JCU Daintree Rainforest Observatory), as well as James Cook University in Cairns. We have a 6-week (mid June to late July 2019, with some flexibility) REU fellowship to assist with our first-year wood decay experimental harvest and join termite surveys. The student will work closely with faculty, postdocs and graduate students on the project to learn about tropical field ecology and develop a project of their choosing within the overall scope of the project. The work will entail long hours, strenuous hiking, staying at field stations and camping sites along our gradient and working in hot tropical conditions. Stipend ($500/week), housing costs, food allowance and round-trip airfare to Cairns, Australia are included. The successful student must be a US citizen, US national or permanent resident and an undergraduate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher ideally majoring in ecology, biology or a related field and graduating no earlier than end of fall 2019. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the sciences and from colleges with limited research opportunities to apply. The student must show proof of enrollment in overseas health insurance. Application review will begin on 29 March 2019 and the position will remain open until filled. Complete applications and any questions should be sent to Dr. Amy Zanne (aezanne@gmail.com). Applications should include: unofficial transcripts with list of relevant courses, resume, contact information for three references and two statements. The first statement should be what experience the student brings to the project including outdoors, travel, and research, and the second statement should be what the student hopes to gain from the experience, including how this project will benefit their future research and career goals. Posted: 3/22/19.

Gulf of Maine Research Institute: we are launching an NSF-funded REU Site – ‘Integrated Studies in a Rapidly Warming Fishery Ecosystem’. Students in this program will have an opportunity to participate in field, lab, or computer-based research on the dynamics of the fish, plankton, and human communities in and around the Gulf of Maine. We welcome applications from undergraduate students from a broad range of institutions and backgrounds including students from two- and four-year colleges and underserved communities (e.g., minorities, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, veterans). The program includes 10 weeks of hands-on research experience at our waterfront location in downtown Portland Maine, a $500/week stipend, housing, meal allowances and travel support for 6-8 students. For more information please visit the link above. Online applications are open through February 15th. Decisions will be made by March 15th. Posted: 1/30/19.

Harvard University: Harvard Forest offers an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research. The strict deadline is Friday February 1st, 2019 @ 9:00am. For details see Harvard Forest Summer Research Program. Program dates are May 27 – August 9, 2019. Posted: 1/3/19.

Lewis and Clark Community College: Do you have an interest in ecology, natural resource management, environmental education, science communication, environmental policy, or social science as it relates to our natural resources? Are you interested in exploring a career path you may not have considered yet, instead of looking for a summer job? If so, then apply to become an intern with the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. We are looking for 19 undergraduate students interested in exploring natural resource and science-related careers through internships located throughout the Midwest. Please see http://www.ngrrec.org/internship/ for details. Deadline: 1/23/19. Posted: 1/4/19.

Miami University: (in Oxford, OH) is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to our Research Experience for Undergraduates program. The program is focused on Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes. Undergraduate students accepted into the program will: -Conduct an independent research project with a faculty mentor at Miami University. Research opportunities are available in the lab or field in aquatic or terrestrial environments. -Disseminate their research at the REU research symposium -Discuss current literature related to their projects with faculty mentors and student peers in clusters related to their project. -Attend team-building field trips around the regional Midwest. -Take short courses on ethics and professions in ecology and environmental science, and interact with seminars by guest speakers. -Participate in field trips illustrating the natural history of Southwestern Ohio. For more information about our program please visit our website. Click on the Application tab at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply. Please contact Patrick Garrett at garretp2@miamioh.edu with any problems, questions, or concerns you may have about our program or the application process. Deadline: 1/15/19. Posted: 12/3/18.

North Dakota State University: The Heidinger lab in the Department of Biological Sciences is seeking undergraduate students to participate in a project examining the long-term consequences of stress exposure in a local population of house sparrows. There is one full time National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position and several volunteer positions. Duties will include manipulating stress exposure, monitoring parental behavior, checking nests, and measuring offspring growth. Successful applicants must be enthusiastic and motivated. They must work well independently and as part of a research team. If interested please email 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the project and previous research experience, 2) a resume, and 3) the names of two references to Rebecca Young (rebecca.c.young at ndsu.edu) by April 1. Positions will run May-August. Salary $500/week and housing will be provided. Posted: 2/28/19.

North Dakota State University: We are excited to announce the 7th year of our summer REU in discipline-based education. Our program is an excellent opportunity for students interested in learning and teaching of STEM at the undergraduate level. Students work in a cohort of undergraduate scholars over a 10-week period during the summer and are immersed in hands-on research experiences in discipline-based education research. Students are housed on-campus and earn a $5000 stipend. Students may have the opportunity to present their research at a national conference with travel support from our REU. Additional travel funding is available for travel to and from Fargo for those in financial need. Our program begins May 26, 2019 and runs through August 3, 2019. Applications due February 1, 2019. For more information, including descriptions of potential research projects, please visit http://www.ndsu.edu/cider/reu/ -or- Email Jennifer Momsen (jennifer.momsen@ndsu.edu) or Warren Christensen (warren.christensen@ndsu.edu). Posted: 11/23/18.

Northern Arizona University: REU opportunities in biology and environmental science on the Colorado Plateau. We are accepting applications until March 10th, 2019 for the Research Experience for Undergraduates in Environmental Sciences: Place-Based Research and Training in Environmental Biology on the Colorado Plateau. The program is an intensive 10-week experience that takes place each summer and is designed to introduce students to the world of scientific research. This Northern Arizona University (NAU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Participants will be provided with a stipend, lodging, and a travel allowance. Our program runs from May 28th to August 1st, 2019. Please see https://in.nau.edu/mpcer/research-experience/ to learn more about the program, see our list of mentors, and apply! Posted: 2/28/19.

Oklahoma State University: NSF funded Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) investigating morphological diversity of frogs and toads. The Moen Lab is seeking applications from highly motivated and diverse undergraduate students to conduct independent research projects concerning the morphological diversity of frogs and toads. As part of the program, the successful applicants will be trained to conduct scientific research and receive mentoring to advance their careers as scientists. Successful projects may lead to future research opportunities in the Moen lab and publication of a manuscript. Successful applicants will also receive a $3200 stipend and housing through OK State University. The program runs for 8 weeks, from 27 May - 19 July 2019 Students will work with a postdoctoral research mentor to choose a project, collect and analyze data, and present the results of the project at the end of the summer. Students will also travel to the Biodiversity Institute at the University Kansas to see one of the world’s largest amphibian collections, select specimens for research, and talk to curators and graduate students about collections-based research and careers. Research projects will focus on the evolution, morphology, and mechanics of movement of anurans (frogs and toads). Potential subjects include: (1) The relationship of body form and function (2) Evolutionary biomechanics (3) Macroevolution of ecology, morphology, and biogeography. Eligibility: Currently enrolled, non-graduating undergraduate students majoring in biology, or biology-related discipline are eligible to apply. Previous research experience is desired, but not strictly necessary. Students from historically underrepresented groups in the STEM-related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. How to apply: The application will have four parts: a general form, an essay, a transcript, and contact information for a reference. Applications are due March 15, 2019. Successful applicants will be notified within two weeks following the application deadline. For detailed instructions, follow this link: moenlab.okstate.edu/reu. If you have questions or concerns, please contact either the principle investigator Dr. Daniel Moen (daniel.moen@okstate.edu) or his postdoc Dr. Gen Morinaga (gen.morinaga@okstate.edu). Posted: 2/28/19.

Oregon State University: REU in tropical hummingbird-plant interactions. The National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to get their feet wet in the scientific process. The Betts/Jones labs at invite applications to fill an REU position to begin January 2019. Students identifying as a member of under-represented groups in science are encouraged to apply. We are seeking a person interested in pollination, tropical ecology, avian ecology/biology, and/or evolution to assist in pollination experiments in Costa Rica and develop an individually driven research project. The group’s current research efforts are designed to describe the presence or absence of ‘pollinator recognition,’ or the capacity for plants of the genus Heliconia to recognize pollinator species and preferentially invest in pollen transferred by long-billed hummingbirds (see Betts et al. 2015, PNAS), across taxa. The work is comprised of pollinator exclusion, hand pollination, and aviary experiments, and will test for pollinator recognition as well test hypotheses regarding the mechanism of recognition. Expectations: The student will be expected to assist in ongoing research on pollinator recognition in Neotropical plants of the genus Heliconia. Daily activities will include, but are not limited to: mist-netting, aviary construction and repair, hummingbird monitoring, data collection and management, and hand-pollination experiments. The student will typically work 20-30 hours per week on pollination experiments with 10-20 hours per week on individual projects and should expect early mornings and hot, humid field conditions. The student will begin meetings with PIs and graduate students immediately following hire to build foundational knowledge in ongoing work and develop plans for potential research projects. Minimum Requirements: -US citizen or permanent resident -Enrolled in undergraduate studies at an academic institution -Planned graduation date no sooner than the end of the posted position -Ongoing undergraduate degree program in ecology or evolution or related field -GPA of 3.5 or higher -Junior or senior standing. Desired Skills (though not mandatory): - Fluency in Spanish and English - Mist-netting experience - Demonstrated experience in scientific research - Undergraduate courses in ornithology and botany. Benefits: -The student will receive a stipend of $4,000 over the eight-week duration of the field season. -Round-trip plane ticket from your home institution to Costa Rica will be reimbursed, up to a maximum of $800. -The program will cover housing and meals at Las Cruces Biological Station. Application process: Please submit a cover letter summarizing interest in the position, how you meet the required and desired skills, and what you hope to gain from the experience. The letter should be accompanied by a CV and contact information for 2-3 professional references. The CV should highlight relevant experience, coursework in biology, ecology, statistics, etc., and any applicable certifications. Please send application materials to Dusty Gannon (gannondu@oregonstate.edu) as a single file by December 1, 2018 for full consideration. We will only contact those who are selected for an interview. Posted: 3/29/18.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: A twelve week internship is available for an undergraduate student August through October 2019 at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Maryland, USA. The student will be part of an interdisciplinary team studying the role of tidal marshes in the aquatic carbon cycle with emphasis on the dynamics of dissolved organic matter (DOM). The student will be involved in both laboratory and field studies at the SERC Global Change Research Wetland and learn optical and biogeochemical techniques in DOM research. There is potential for integrating the internship into a senior project. If you are interested contact: Pat Neale @ nealep@si.edu. Deadline for applications is June 1st. General information, including application procedures: SERC Internship Program. Posted: 5/14/19.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: SERC in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center’s professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant. SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences. Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration, student copy of transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th. Posted: 1/4/19.

Syracuse University: The Fridley Lab at Syracuse University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student interested in gaining research experience in plant ecology as part of a research team investigating mechanisms of plant invasions in forests and fields of the Northeast U.S. The research is part of a study that examines potential changes in leaf physiology when plants are introduced to North America from home ranges in France and Japan. The undergraduate project will be based in Syracuse and will examine plant metabolism and nutrient dynamics in both the lab and field locations around NY State. Activities will depend on the interests of the student but will likely involve greenhouse plant propagation, lab and field gas exchange measurements, and plant tissue analysis. Students will be provided with a $6000 stipend for living expenses over the 12-wk duration starting approximately May 20 (start and end dates are flexible). Relevant experience and ecology- or plant biology-related coursework is desirable but not required. Application instructions are at https://sites.google.com/site/fridleylab/home/join-us. Deadline: April 12th, 2019. Posted: 3/5/19.

Texas A&M University: Research Experience For Undergraduates: ECOHYDROLOGY OF TROPICAL MONTANE FORESTS – DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY BREADTH, AND GLOBAL AWARENESS. This is a 10-week summer program (May 28- August 2, 2019) that includes 5 weeks at the Texas A&M Soltis Center for Education and Research (Costa Rica) and 5 weeks on the campus of Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, USA). Participant costs (stipend, travel, housing, etc.) are fully supported by the National Science Foundation. Purpose: To provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to develop essential skills in designing, executing and disseminating original research that quantifies the hydrologic and biogeochemical fluxes in the watershed of a tropical montane forest in Costa Rica. Students will have an opportunity to work on field and laboratory research under the guidance of faculty mentors. Past years of this REU program (2011-2013, 2018) resulted in several students enrolling in graduate school and publishing work from their research, presenting their research at scientific conferences, in addition to gaining a rich cultural immersion and unique opportunity to conduct research in the tropics. Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents, 18 years of age or older (on March 1, 2019), currently enrolled in a relevant major, graduating no earlier than December 2019, no prior NSF-REU. Apply at: http://costaricareu.tamu.edu. Applications close: January 18, 2019. Posted: 12/3/18.

University of Alaska Fairbanks: We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduate researchers interested in summer field research in Alaska for two REU positions in the Bret-Harte and Ruess labs. Our overall research objective is to understand the ecosystem and global consequences of potential future changes in arctic vegetation. In this project, we are focusing on the mechanisms by which increasing abundance of large deciduous shrubs in tundra ecosystems may alter the near-surface cycling of C and N, and feedbacks to further vegetation change. You will assist with fieldwork in arctic tundra and laboratory work consisting of tasks such as plant sorting and data entry. You will collaborate closely with the principal investigator, graduate students, and technicians to develop an independent research project of your own that will build on the ongoing research, and will present your work at an informal symposium at the Toolik Field Station. In addition, you will attend weekly seminars on the research at the station. One student will be based at the Toolik Field Station, north of the Brooks Range in arctic Alaska, which is the focus of research by nearly > 100 scientists who work on a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecology projects. The other student will be based in Fairbanks, Alaska, with frequent trips camping in the boreal forest, and some time at Toolik Field Station. Both positions will last approximately 10 weeks, starting in mid-June, though there is some flexibility. Class background in plant ecology, botany, ecosystem ecology, statistics, and computer science would be an advantage. Experience in field or laboratory, experience with data analysis, and experience working in a remote field site is preferred. You should have skills with plant identification, data collecting and recording, data manipulation in Excel, and data analysis. You must be willing to work in the field, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. A valid U.S. drivers license is preferred. Competent, careful, emotionally mature, and enthusiastic people desired! We want the work to be both fun and challenging. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, with graduation expected no sooner than fall 2019. You must provide a copy of your social security card at the time of employment. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this position, send 1) a copy of your resume, including the names and contact information for 3 references, 2) a list of your coursework in biology, ecology, chemistry, and math/statistics, and 3) a cover letter than explains why you are interested, describes your background and research experience, and includes anything that you think would convince us that you are the most appropriate person for this position, to Syndonia Bret-Harte, msbretharte@alaska.edu by March 29, 2019. We will contact you to discuss the position. Posted: 3/22/19.

University of Alaska: Research Experience for Undergraduates opportunity, Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research Program, Nitrogen cycling in boreal watersheds, Alaska, Summer 2019. A summer undergraduate researcher position is available with a team in Fairbanks, Alaska studying changes to the nitrogen cycle in response to permafrost thaw and intensifying fire regime. The undergraduate researcher will assist with field work including measuring greenhouse gas emissions from soils and using automated sensors to monitor stream biogeochemistry. Laboratory-based work will include opportunities to use instrumentation for analytical chemistry and learn data handling and analysis approaches using the R program. See harmslab.org for further information about the research. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in ecology and enthusiasm about both field and lab-based work, including long field days under wet and buggy conditions. Coursework in biology, ecology, chemistry and math or statistics is needed to successfully contribute to the research. Applications from students expressing interest in conducting an independent research project will receive priority. To apply for the position, please send a single pdf document to Dr. Tamara Harms (tkharms@alaska.edu) by March 15, 2019 including: 1) cover letter summarizing research interests, experience collecting and analyzing data, and qualifications relevant to conducting ecological research with a collaborative team, 2) list of relevant coursework, and 3) CV. The student will be paid a stipend for the position, which runs May/June-Aug/Sept. Posted: 3/4/19.

University of Alaska: Desert Stream Ecology, Arizona, Summer 2019. Two summer undergraduate researcher positions are available to join a team based in Arizona studying the effects of floods and droughts on food chain length and ecosystem processes in desert streams. The undergraduate researchers will contribute to field work including sampling fish and invertebrates, measuring primary production, and maintaining continuous observations of stream nitrate and organic matter collected by sensors. Laboratory-based work will include identifying invertebrates, quantifying food chain length by isotopic analyses, and data analysis. See harmslab.org & sabo.lab.asu.edu for further information about the research. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in ecology and enthusiasm about both field and lab-based work, including multi-day field trips under hot, desert conditions. Coursework in biology, ecology, chemistry and math or statistics is needed to successfully contribute to the research. Applications from students expressing interest in conducting an independent research project will receive priority. To apply, please send a single pdf document to Dr. Tamara Harms (tkharms@alaska.edu) by March 8, 2019 including: 1) cover letter summarizing research interests, experience collecting and analyzing data, and qualifications relevant to conducting ecological research with a collaborative team, 2) list of relevant coursework, and 3) CV. The student will be paid a stipend for the position, which runs May/June-Aug/Sept. Posted: 2/28/19.

University of Colorado Boulder: How predators alter parasite transmission in complex communities. The Johnson Laboratory is accepting a qualified undergraduate NSF REU applicant for our lab crew at the University of Colorado in Boulder beginning in May 11 (some flexibility) and concluding in early August 2019. The Johnson laboratory has made it our mission to sincerely commit to promoting diversity! This search is open to all student candidates (that will not graduate prior to June 2019) from any race, color, religion, ethnic, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status especially those from underrepresented groups in science. Research Project: Predator inhibition of trematode parasite transmission: The primary objective for this project is to have a student investigate a much-needed research topic surrounding the study of infections and pathology caused by trematodes. The selected student will lead an ambitious yet tractable study into how common aquatic predators affect the spread of parasites and whether these effects vary by parasite species or predator foraging strategy. Over the summer, the selected REU will work closely with Dr. Johnson and our research team at the University of Colorado Boulder. The student will gain valuable experience in designing experiments, quantifying ecological data, and statistical analysis. They will also obtain foundational knowledge of host-parasite interactions, predator-prey dynamics, and the identification of both parasite and free-living species. Following completion of the experiments, the student will work closely with the PI to analyze (1) how the rate of parasite consumption varies by predator, and (2) whether predators select certain parasites preferentially as a function of body size, movement patterns, or activity times based on the natural history of the parasite. To apply: Email an application package that should include (1) a brief statement of interest detailing how obtaining an REU would advance your career goals; (2) a description of related previous research; (3) a statement of how you will support diversity and inclusion in our laboratory, and finally (4) a current CV. Please compile the application package into a single PDF and email to dana.calhoun@colorado.edu with the subject title (PREDATOR REU application) by February 11. ONLY undergraduates that will be continuing their education in fall 2019 can apply. Posted: 1/30/19.

University of Colorado Boulder: How color polymorphisms in frogs affect vulnerability to fungal infection. The Johnson Laboratory is accepting a qualified undergraduate NSF REU applicant for our field crew in the Bay Area of California beginning in May 11 (some flexibility) and concluding in early August 2019. The Johnson laboratory has made it our mission to sincerely commit to promoting diversity! This search is open to all student candidates (that will not graduate prior to June 2019) from any race, color, religion, ethnic, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status especially those from underrepresented groups in science. Project details: A field-based investigation into the role of host color in amphibian body temperature and infection susceptibility: The primary objective for this project is understand the relationship between amphibian color, host thermal profile, and infection. The student will investigate this topic using broad-scale field surveys in central California ponds, a region that is ideal for addressing these questions because of previously documented heterogeneity in Bd prevalence and intensity both among ponds and through time. The selected REU student will work closely with our collaborative field team in the California Bay Area, where our research into amphibian disease ecology is focused. They will be stationed at the UC Reserve Blue Oaks Ranch, which provides housing, laboratory facilities, and a vibrant academic atmosphere. During this time, the student will gain experience in sampling aquatic ecosystems, including techniques for censusing amphibians and other aquatic organisms. This will include performing additional field sampling techniques including but not limited to: dipnets, seines, visual surveys, snail parasite identification, and pathogen swabbing. In addition, this individual will be expected to assist with daily record keeping and equipment maintenance Along with gaining experience in general field techniques the REU will quantify patterns of Bd infection, host color, and temperature of captured frogs. To apply: Email an application package that should include (1) a brief statement of interest detailing how obtaining an REU would advance your career goals; (2) a description of related previous research; (3) a statement of how you will support diversity and inclusion in our field team, and finally (4) a current CV. Please compile the application package into a single PDF and email to dana.calhoun@colorado.edu with the subject title (COLOR REU application) by February 11. ONLY undergraduates that will be continuing their education in fall 2019 can apply. Posted: 1/30/19.

University of Colorado Boulder and Duke University: The Doak lab at CU Boulder and the Morris lab at Duke University are recruiting two motivated undergraduates for a summer research internship in alpine plant ecology as part of NSF's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. The students will design and conduct independent research that contributes to a larger NSF-funded project to investigate how demographic variation across geographic ranges determines species range limits and responses to climate change. To answer this question, we have been conducting a long-term, multi-site study of the demography and flowering phenology of two widely distributed and well-studied herbaceous perennial tundra plants, moss campion (Silene acaulis) and bisort (Polygonum viviparum). The REU students can combine short-term experimental or observational field studies with 15+ years of existing demographic data, spanning multiple populations, habitat types, and geographic regions, to ask compelling questions about the ecology or evolution of alpine plants. Examples of excellent questions that REU students could address include: How do changing climate conditions (snowmelt, temperature) influence the timing of flowering and pollinators? Studies of pollination limitation for plants in female or hermaphrodite-dominated subpopulations of the gynodioecious Silene acaulis Evidence for up or down-slope range expansion of either species in response to climate change Impacts of plant neighborhood structure on growth and survival Studies of these or other species across local elevational gradients, to assess changes in form or population structure that would correspond to or arise from demographic shifts. The REU students will be based at the Mountain Research Station at Niwot Ridge, CO from June 1 to August 3, 2019 (the main flowering and growth season). Staying at the Mountain Research Station will allow the student to engage in rigorous field work at Niwot Ridge, take advantage of long-term research plots, and interact with other REU students and researchers. In addition, the student will be able to supplement field research at Niwot Ridge with trips to nearby alpine areas and other greenhouse or computer modeling work at CU Boulder. In late July, the student will also participate in the main project by collecting demographic data in long-term plots at Niwot Ridge and New Mexico. We will provide the REU student with travel expenses, room and board at the Mountain Research Station, and a $400/week stipend. We will also provide support for research expenses, including materials or research-related travel. The ideal candidate will be interested in pursuing a career in ecology, environmental sciences, or evolutionary biology, and have demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, organization, and working as part of a team. Candidates should have some background in ecology, environmental sciences, or evolution, and the ability and willingness to engage in physically strenuous or uncomfortable activities (e.g., hiking at high elevation, carrying heavy packs, working outdoors under a variety of weather conditions, etc.). Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of the REU (i.e., students that graduate prior to the program are not eligible). Students from underrepresented backgrounds (first-generation college students, women, minorities, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply! Applications should include: 1) copy of unofficial transcripts, 2) contact information for two professors or other academic references who have agreed to be references for the applicant, 3) CV, and 4) a one-page description of your academic background and goals, your interest in the REU position, any previous research experience, and any experience working or hiking at high elevations. Applications and letters should be sent to Dr. Megan Peterson at megan.peterson@colorado.edu with "2019 REU application" in the subject line. Review of applications will begin March 15. Posted: 3/4/19.

University of Florida: The Flory Lab at UF in Gainesville, FL is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position for summer 2019. This position is part of a larger research project funded by the NSF/USDA/NIH Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease program aimed at understanding how plant pathogens might mediate the long-term outcome of interactions between an invasive grass (stiltgrass) and native plant species. Depending on the student’s interest, the project may include experiments in a greenhouse or growth chamber, field work experience, and programming in R. With the help of mentors, the REU student will develop an independent project, acquiring skills in question formulation, experimental design and execution, data analysis, and science communication. The REU student will work closely with Amy Kendig, a postdoc in the Flory lab, and Luke Flory, one of the project principal investigators, and will interact with other UF researchers involved in the project. Applicants must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program with an anticipated graduation date after September 2019 and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (including possessions/territories). The ideal candidate will be interested in pursuing a graduate degree or career in ecology, evolution, environmental science, or biology following graduation. The REU position is 10-12 weeks in duration during summer 2019 with a flexible start date and a stipend of $497/week. To apply, send the following to Amy Kendig at amy.kendig@ufl.edu (if possible combined as a single Word or PDF file): 1. A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in the position, and career goals (maximum one page, single spaced) 2. A resume or CV 3. Undergraduate transcript (official or unofficial) 4. Contact information for two references (research advisors are preferred if you have prior experience). Applications are due February 15, 2019. Please email Amy with any questions. Posted: 1/4/19.

University of Idaho: The Idaho Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis and Modeling Lab (ITEAM) is seeking one paid undergraduate Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) intern for the Summer 2019. This National Science Foundation REU opportunity provides 11 weeks of funding ($500 stipend/week). The project offers ample opportunities for an undergraduate to develop a research project and pursue a senior-thesis while building the necessary foundation to pursue a career in ecological research. The ITEAM lab studies forest ecosystems in relation to the interactions between climate change, policy decisions, and natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Current research projects include: exploring the use of ecosystem measurements in differing forest types to estimate carbon balances in the context of climate conditions; modeling forest ecosystem responses to changes in climate, wildfire, and forest management. During the summer of 2019, the REU intern will assist the ITEAM lab with field work, data management, and research project development. The REU intern will be exposed to field techniques associated with forest inventories, and terrestrial vegetation and soil sampling to quantify ecosystem properties. The student will learn database usage, statistical/spatial analyses, and will communicate research findings in both oral and written forms. Through this hands-on experience, the REU student will have to develop and implement a unique and independent research project associated with the lab’s field research. There are many opportunities to develop an independent project with the mentoring of ITEAM members from both previously collected and the upcoming 2019 field season data. The student will have 11 weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) participation in the summer of 2019. For students attending U. Idaho, there is a possibility to continue their independent research with the ITEAM lab in the fall 2019 semester. Requirements: Junior-standing undergraduate (as of Fall 2019) who plans to reside near Moscow, ID for summer 2019; minimum GPA of 3.0; significant interest in forest ecology, field research, camping, hiking, and outdoor elements; ability to take direction and learn from others; strong work ethic, self-motivated, and critical thinking skills with a desire to learn and develop research and professional communication skills. Ability to complete 11 weeks of full-time work between May 1 and October 1, 2019. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. Students with backgrounds that are underrepresented in forest science are encouraged to apply. Application: Please submit a cover letter (detailing your interest, relevant previous experience(s), relevant skills to the ITEAM lab, and summer availability), resume, academic transcripts (unofficial fine), and 1-2 letters of recommendation (minimum one from academic faculty member familiar with your work) to Dr. Tara Hudiburg (thudiburg@uidaho.edu) by April 8. Posted: 3/14/19, revised: 3/27/19.

University of Iowa: we are offering ten NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities during the 2019 summer. Research projects will span a range of topics, including evolution of behavior, origin of species, cancer evolution, evolution of sex, and paleontology. REU students will work on one project, but through interactions with their cohort will ultimately receive a broad exposure to evolutionary science. As part of the program, students will: receive training in research best practices, participate in career workshops, create a digital exhibit based on their research for the University of Iowa Natural History Museum, and make formal research presentations based on their work. Housing, a meal allowance, stipend, and a travel allowance will be provided to all participants. Link to program website and application form: https://biology.uiowa.edu/reu If you have questions, feel free to contact Andrew Forbes (andrew-forbes@uiowa.edu) or Maurine Neiman (maurine-neiman@uiowa.edu). Deadline: March 15th, 2019. Posted: 11/12/18.

University of Maine: The University of Maine Initiative for One Health and the Environment is excited to announce a new NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program for summer 2019. Our fully paid summer program will focus on Accelerating New Environmental Workskills (REU ANEW). From June 3 to August 9, 2019, we will invite 10 motivated undergraduate students to join our faculty and graduate students to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. REU ANEW students will have the opportunity to work directly with faculty research mentors, as well as Broader Impacts mentors who are working in the field to apply One Health research to real world problems. Through our program, students will develop critical research and thinking skills that are directly relevant to future career success, and build lasting professional relationships with their undergraduate peers, graduate students, and faculty and broader impacts mentors. All REU participants will receive a generous stipend and living expenses, including travel expenses and housing at the University of Maine in Orono. For more information and to apply, visit the link above. Application review will begin on March 20. Please direct any questions you have about the program or the application process to anne.lichtenwalner@maine.edu and kristina.cammen@maine.edu. Posted: 2/28/19.

University of Michigan: A 14-week NSF REU position is available in the lab of Ben Dantzer for May-August 2019. The REU Student will participate in research regarding the effects of elevated maternal glucocorticoids (colloquially referred to as “maternal stress”) on the physiology, behavior, and life history traits of the offspring and design and conduct their own independent research project under the general umbrella of understanding how parents shape the development of their offspring. The REU Student will spend 14 weeks in the Kluane region of the Yukon, Canada as a member of the Kluane Red Squirrel Project (KRSP), which is a 30+ year study of individually-marked North American red squirrels (www.redsquirrel.ca). The REU Student will live and work at our field site and interact with an international team of researchers on the KRSP. Duties: The REU Student will assist in trapping and handling squirrels, conducting behavioral observations, using VHF telemetry to locate squirrels or their nests, and assist in experimental manipulations of maternal hormone levels. Additional duties will be contingent upon the specific research project of the successful applicant. The successful applicant and the PI will jointly design an independent research project. All training will be provided and no experience is required. Applicants should have strong enthusiasm for learning, a desire to conduct their own independent research project, and be highly motivated. Applicants should also have an interest in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, ecology, and field biology. Previous experience with field research, independent research, working with wild animals is a plus. The field camp is remote and low tech, so successful applicants must enjoy the outdoors and be able to remain positive and be a responsible team member under relatively isolated and demanding conditions. The successful applicant must be a collaborative team player as they will be working closely with other researchers. Applicants must be current undergraduate students and enrolled in an undergraduate program in Fall 2019. NSF requires that applicants be US citizens or permanent residents of the USA or its possessions. The Dantzer Lab aims to be a welcoming, safe, and inclusive research group and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. Travel to and from the field site in the Yukon will be provided as will lodging and food during the duration of the position. The successful applicant will also receive a stipend of $400/week ($5600 total) and an additional $400 will be available to help pay for some of the costs associated with the research project. Application Procedure: Send a cover letter and CV (with contact info for three references) in an email with the subject “REU Position” to Ben Dantzer (dantzer@umich.edu) by April 5. The cover letter should describe why you want this position, how it fits into your career goals, any record of overcoming challenges, ideas for possible independent research projects, and an overview of your past experiences with independent research, field research, animal handling, and living/working in a remote area. Applications will be considered as they are received. Posted: 3/27/19.

University of Notre Dame: Your own field research … Classes in the field … 3 credits/summer Tuition and housing provided and a summer stipend ($5000 East, $5500 West)!!! Apply now for UNDERC-East and -West for summer of 2019! These programs promote understanding of field biology and how field research is conducted through 10 weeks in the wilds. It begins with a summer at UNDERC-East in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and then the opportunity for a second summer at -West in Montana. UNDERC-East is open to 28 sophomores/juniors from any college/university. From the UNDERC-East class, 8 students (juniors or seniors) are selected for UNDERC-West. Each summer, you receive three-credits along with tuition, housing, travel between the Notre Dame campus and the site, and a stipend • UNDERC-East (May 20– July 26): 8000 acres of lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests owned by Notre Dame and a core site in the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) that are home to abundant wildlife (including beaver, porcupine, black bear, deer, loon). Course modules include vertebrate ecology, invertebrate ecology, aquatic ecology and forest ecology with each providing background information, field research exercises, and group research projects designed by the class. Five or more weeks are spent by each student designing and conducting their own field research project under direction of faculty or graduate students. Projects have ranged from fish, insect and mammal behavior and ecology to forest, lake and stream ecosystem ecology to local Native American ecosystem use. • UNDERC-West (June 8 – August 14): More than a million acres on the National Bison Range and Flathead Reservation that includes grasslands, montane forests, streams and lakes that are home to abundant wildlife (including bison, elk, bighorn, and pronghorn). The course includes modules like those at UNDERC-East in wildlife and grassland ecology, montane ecology, and environmental history/Native American ecology (in part during the cross-country drive to and from –West). Each student conducts an independent research project in collaboration with a faculty or graduate student advisor that is more advanced given the skills learned at UNDERC-East. Recent projects have included invasive plant ecology, animal behavior and habitat relationships, grassland, forest, wetland and stream dynamics, and Native American plant and wildlife use. Apply online at the UNDERC website. For additional info, contact Dr. Michael Cramer, UNDERC East Assistant Director (mcramer@nd.edu), or Dr. David Flagel, UNDERC West Assistant Director (dflagel@nd.edu). Application deadline is Friday, November 16, 2018. Notification of acceptance will be provided by Monday, December 10, 2018. Acceptance is based on past academic performance and a statement of purpose. Preference is given to students pursuing a career in environmental sciences. Applicants are required to be present for the duration of course. Posted: 11/13/18.

University of Pittsburgh: Summer 2019 REU. The Richards-Zawacki lab invites undergraduate applicants for a 10-week summer research experience at the Pymatuning Lab of Ecology in northwestern Pennsylvania. This position is part of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Ongoing work in the Richards-Zawacki lab aims to clarify the relationship between climate and the dynamics of chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease that threatens amphibian populations on several continents. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with other members of the Richards-Zawacki lab to survey local amphibians for Batrachochytrium fungi, the pathogens that cause chytridiomycosis, and also design and carry out an independent project related to amphibian ecology. Room and board at the Pymatuning Lab of Ecology will be provided, along with transportation to and from the field station and a stipend of $500/week. The position is open to undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions and are enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. To be eligible, the applicant must not have completed their degree prior to the start of the REU experience. To apply, please send a one page personal statement (about your scientific interests and how this REU will support your professional goals), your resume or cv, unofficial transcripts, and the names of two professional references (including title, address, phone number and email address) to Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki (cori.zawacki@pitt.edu). Applications are due February 22, 2019. Please direct any questions you may have about the program to Dr. Richards-Zawacki (cori.zawacki@pitt.edu). Posted: 1/30/19.

University of South Dakota: The Sustainability Program is offering a NSF REU program this summer titled “Sustainable RIVER (Remediating InVasives to Encourage Resilience).” Sustainable RIVER is a full-time, paid, undergraduate research opportunity. In the Sustainable RIVER project, the students will investigate different invasive elements and cultural and natural stressors affecting the Missouri River. The students will conduct an independent research project (see below), participate in field trips on and along the Missouri River, and produce a team project. Research projects for the summer of 2019 are: · Effects of invasive trees on native floodplain forest vegetation and breeding birds · Effects of modified sediment loads on Missouri River and tributary hydrology · Effects of invasive fish on Missouri River food webs · Geological heritage sites along the Missouri River corridor · Examining the effects of pesticides on amphibian disease · A changed river’s effects of pesticides on amphibian disease · Ethnohistorical relationships among American Indian tribes and the Missouri River · Importance of aquatic insect-derived fatty acids to riparian birds along the Missouri River · Perceptions of multifunctional landscapes along the Missouri National Recreational River. The Sustainable RIVER project will run from 28 May to 2 August 2019. Students participating in the project will receive a $5,500 stipend plus additional funding for food, housing, and travel. This project is open to any undergraduate student, but students from community and tribal colleges and students studying sustainability are especially encouraged to apply. Applications for the project can be submitted now through 15 February 2019. See link above for details and to apply. Posted: 11/23/18.

University of Toledo: We are proud to announce that our National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program returns this summer with excellent opportunities for students. This award will support the training of 10 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2019-2021. Research will be conducted at UT’s Lake Erie Center, Main Campus, Health Sciences Campus, and adjacent field sites in Toledo, OH. Students will address complex challenges at the land-lake interface to understand how natural resource use impacts biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and public health, with the goal of advancing environmental sustainability. Research will focus on harmful algal blooms and water quality, invasive species, natural communities and habitats, and land use and nutrients. Students will be paired with faculty and graduate student mentors from the Departments of Environmental Sciences, Geography and Planning, Public Health, Medicine, or Engineering, and will conduct independent research in ecology, limnology, remote sensing, medicine, or engineering. Housing, a stipend, meal and travel allowances will be provided. Students from underrepresented minority groups, women, veterans, and first-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply. Students will be selected based on academic excellence, a letter of reference, and a demonstrated interest in environmental issues, and will be matched with a mentor based on indicated preference for research areas. For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.utoledo.edu/nsm/lec/REU/main.html. Posted: 2/18/19.

University of Wisconsin Madison: We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate for a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) position for summer 2019 to conduct a research project related to understanding how the cold tolerance and phenology of plants affects how species respond to winter climate change. This REU position will be mentored by Dr. Ellen Damschen (Professor, UW-Madison) and Jon Henn (PhD Student, UW-Madison). The goal for this position is to work with the student to develop a project that is broadly related to the question, "What factors affect how prairie plants respond to changes in winter climate?" and could involve field work monitoring plant phenology, lab work operating a thermal camera to measure cold tolerance, and/or greenhouse work measuring plant traits. Prospective applicants should have a keen interest in plant ecology and physiology and must be able to work outside. This is a full time position that starts in late May and will end in August. The student will receive a stipend of $5,400 over a 12 week period and funds for research expenses and travel/housing allowance. The student will live in Madison, WI for the summer and interact with the Damschen lab group throughout their stay in Madison. Interested undergraduates should email Jon Henn (henn2@wisc.edu) with a subject line "REU Application" and a copy of their CV or resume, a brief statement of interest (~1 paragraph), and contact information for 2 references. Applications due by March 25nd, 2019. Posted: 3/14/19.

University of Wisconsin Madison: We have one REU position available for a student to conduct a research project within a large-scale, replicated experiment on conservation corridors in South Carolina throughout the summer of 2019. The REU will be mentored by Dr. John Orrock (Associate Professor at UW-Madison) and Savannah Bartel (PhD student at UW-Madison, Orrock Lab member). We will work with the student to develop a project centered around the general question: "How does patch geometry modify predator-prey interactions and the foraging decisions of mammalian prey?" Within this general framework, the REU will have the opportunity to select specific questions and hypotheses to test. The REU will conduct fieldwork over the summer of 2019 (~May-August). The student will receive a stipend ($6000), along with an offset to living expenses ($600). All research expenses will be covered. The student will live close to our field station (USFS Savannah River), near Aiken, SC. Interested undergraduates should contact Savannah Bartel (bartel2@wisc.edu) with a copy of their CV or resume, a brief statement of interest (~1 paragraph), and the contact information of one reference. Applications due by March 18th. Posted: 3/4/19.

University of Wisconsin Stout: The LAKES (Linking Applied Knowledge in Environmental Sustainability) REU focuses on water quality and phosphorus mitigation in an interdisciplinary manner over an 8 week program (June 9-August 4), with projects in economics, biology, geography, and political science. Undergraduate students will be provided with room and board and a generous stipend during their participation in the LAKES program. The research focus of the LAKES REU program is in areas of sustainable watershed management, with aspects of social, economic, and environmental approaches incorporated into broader problems of sustainability and community. Students involved in the program will be mentored by faculty members having wide-ranging backgrounds in relevant research areas This program prioritizes under-represented students, pairing them with mentors in individual projects that collectively will contribute to a more complete understanding of the dynamic interactions of our political economy, our social networks, and our ecosystems. The review of submitted applications for the 2019 summer program will begin February 3rd. Complete program information can be found at the link above or on our facebook page. Questions can be directed to: lakes@uwstout.edu. Posted: 12/10/18.

Virginia Institute of Marine Science: The REU Site program for Coastal Marine Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) invites applicants to apply for a 10 week summer research experience that places 12 undergraduates with faculty mentors. Internships are available in many areas of marine science, including marine biology and ecology; biological, geological, chemical, and physical oceanography; environmental science; fisheries; and resource management. Participants will receive a summer stipend and food allowance. Accommodations in the dorms at the College of William & Mary are provided, as well as transportation between the campuses. Students from traditionally under-represented groups in the marine sciences are highly encouraged to apply. During the summer students will meet every week for a seminar that features a guest speaker discussing topics such as: Scientific Reading, Writing and Peer Review; How to Apply to Graduate School: Tips from the Faculty Who Read the Files; Alternatives to Life in Academia: A Panel Discussion; How to Give an Effective Scientific Presentation; and Ethics in Science. Other group activities include 3 field trips. We traverse the coastal plain environment, from a freshwater system that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, through the estuary proper and out to the Atlantic Ocean along the shore face of the Delmarva Peninsula. When we travel to the VIMS Wachapreague Laboratory on Virginia's Eastern Shore, we spend a full day exploring nearly pristine coastal habitats, including an open coast beach on a barrier island, mud flat, salt marsh, and oyster reef. During a research cruise in the York River estuary aboard the VIMS research vessel Bay Eagle, there will be opportunities to try state-of-the-art oceanographic instrumentation, to pull in a trawl net full of fish and crabs, and to learn a bit about vessel navigation. When we kayak the tidal freshwater reaches of the Chesapeake Bay, expect to see an abundance of wildlife and learn how land-use practices in the watershed affect the local estuary and coastal ocean. Application deadline is February 10, 2019. Complete information about the program. Specific questions can be directed to Jennifer Dreyer at intern@vims.edu or jcdrey@vims.edu. Posted: 1/30/19.

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