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Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences: 2023 Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS): Collaborative Marine Research. The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2050858), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support nine x 12-week internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2023 (starts August 28, ends November 17). An REU internship at BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in marine and ocean sciences. Students will conduct individual research projects in a collaborative team environment under the expert mentorship of BIOS faculty and staff. This year's REU research projects will be based around the following broad research themes: - Coral Reef Function and Resilience - Planktonic Life: Size, abundance and community structure - Marine Microbial Oceanography. Throughout the semester, REU students will give presentations that outline their research topic, methods, and results, including a final presentation to BIOS faculty, staff, and visiting students. REU students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of field excursions to learn about Bermuda's natural history, flora and fauna. We also offer a program of career development workshops and seminars hosted by BIOS faculty. Funding includes roundtrip air travel (from and to the U.S.), campus accommodation and meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend. (Medical/travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the student). Further information on the REU program at BIOS: http://www.bios.edu/education/reu/ including a link to the online application form, past student testimonials and details of potential projects. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates. 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. Application deadline is May 31. Questions? Contact us at education@bios.edu. Posted: 3/14/23.

Critical Zone Collaborative Network: Please consider applying for the NSF Critical Zone Network REU Summer 2023 Program. The Critical Zone is Earth's outer skin, but often defined from bedrock to treetop. This is an environment where rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms interact and shape the Earth's surface. The Critical Zone Collaborative Network (CZNet) is the next phase of NSF's Critical Zone research program, comprised of nine Thematic Cluster study areas with a wide range of geological, climatic, and land use settings that provide an opportunity to better understand the evolution and function of the critical zone. The CZNet REU program will place undergraduate students at one of the nearly 50 CZ Network research sites distributed in diverse geographic settings across the continental US. Learn more about the opportunity . Link to apply. For general questions and concerns, please contact the CZNet-REU Program Coordinator, Veronica Sosa Gonzales (vgonzalez@CUAHSI.org). Closes: 3/31/2023. Posted: 3/13/23.

East Carolina University: Are you an undergraduate student who wants to do get paid research experience this summer? Are you interested in helping coastal communities develop strategies to adapt to global change? If so, I would like to encourage you to apply to participate in the Resilience and Adaptation to Coastal Change Across Communities (C2C) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Communities and coastlines are under threat from diverse hazards, such as extreme weather, sea level rise, and population growth. This is your chance to join an interdisciplinary team addressing these challenges through unique multi-institution Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted jointly by East Carolina University, Clemson University and the University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo. Increasing the resilience of coastal regions and finding solutions to help communities adapt to change are problems that require an understanding of both the environment and people. In this unique interdisciplinary REU program you will be an important part of a team working to study natural and built environments from diverse perspectives that span the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and students participating in it will have the opportunity to get mentored, research experience while spending the summer on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The application deadline for this program is on February 1, 2023. Posted: 12/30/22.

Huyck Preserve: The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville, NY is now accepting applications for its 2023 Odum Internship in Field Ecology. This eight-week program pairs undergraduate students with the Preserve's Senior Research Fellow for original research in field ecology. Interns will also have the opportunity to share their knowledge with students in the Preserve's summer education program while gaining valuable education experience. This is an unpaid internship, though housing is provided. Those wishing to earn college credit for the internship must make arrangements with their college or university. The Huyck Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, education, research, and recreation. As one of the oldest biological research stations in the United States, the Preserve has supported research continuously since 1938. To learn more about the internship and to apply please visit https://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 17, 2023. Please address inquiries about the internship to Anne Rhoads, Ph.D., Executive Director, at anne@huyckpreserve.org. Full Covid-19 vaccination is required. Posted: 1/2/23.

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium: (LUMCON) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2023 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 5th - August 11th) 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, phytoplankton ecology, dissolved organic matter cycling, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology, sea level rise, marsh and estuarine biodiversity, disturbance ecology, ecosystem ecology, wetland science, bioimaging and fluid mechanics, and oil spill impacts. . Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period. Successful applicants will receive a $600/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 candidates 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. More information on the program, details on potential mentors and projects, and how to apply: http://lumcon.edu/REU. Deadline: February 25th 2023. 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. Posted: 12/30/22.

Marine Biological Laboratory: seeking applicants for two 10-week positions in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The successful applicant will work as part of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary project examining the effects of sea-level, climate change, and changes in human land use of the marshes, estuaries and watersheds surrounding Plum Island Sound, MA (PIE LTER). Although located off site, students accepted into the REU program must register with the MBL education department so that they can participate in virtual activities with the rest of the MBL community, including other REU scholars. REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating seniors). REU projects will be drawn from the following areas: microbial processes and communities, sediment dynamics, plant ecology, population and community ecology of invertebrates, fish population size and diet, marsh carbon and nitrogen cycles, and watershed inputs and processing. Students will work closely with mentors to develop and conduct independent projects within these research areas. However, both students will be immersed in an active research environment and will interact with a diversity of knowledgeable wetland scientists conducting research on plant ecology, invertebrate ecology, and biogeochemical cycling. Students are expected to present their findings at MBL's Young Scientist Symposium in August in Woods Hole. Stipends: The REU experience is a research training experience paid via a $600/week stipend, not employment (work) paid with a salary or wage. Location/Housing & Meals: This will be an in-person experience at the PIE-LTER field station in Newbury MA. Housing will be provided free of charge at the field station (shared rooms). However, if you are local and would like to participate but do not need housing please indicate that in your letter. Requirements: Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention to detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential. Ability to work long hours in the field and carry heavy objects over uneven marsh surfaces is required. More information and application instructions. We strongly encourage students to apply by March 31, 2023. Posted: 3/14/23.

Michigan State University: Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program! Students who spend a summer at KBS will gain a wide variety of research and professional experiences and become part of a close-knit community at our world-renowned biological station in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Our 10-week summer 2023 program will run from May 21-July 29th . The NSF funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is a full-time paid research position to work with a KBS lab/research group in the areas of ecology, evolutionary biology, sustainability, and global change. The REU position includes a $6,000 stipend, full room & board, travel, and a research supply budget. No prior research experience is required. We will be accepting applications through February 1st, 2023. To learn more about the program and apply, check out the KBS REU website. Questions can be sent to kbssummer@msu.edu. Posted: 12/30/22.

North Carolina State University: The Department of Applied Ecology is now accepting applications for summer 2023 PAID internship in Tropical Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto Rico. The program will run from May 29 - August 4. Application deadline: 15 February 2023. The program will offer students the opportunity to have hands-on experience fields, such as: - Ecological responses to disturbance - Aquatic Insect Ecology - Chironomidae Ecology - Plant Population Ecology and Invasive Species Biology - Wetland and Riparian Ecology - Community responses to disturbance - Stream Ecology and Conservation. Students receive a stipend for the ten weeks duration of the program. We will cover round-trip plane ticket from home institution to Puerto Rico, up to a maximum. The program is limited to undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor degree at a college or university during summer 2023 who are US citizens or permanent residents. Additional details at https://www.ramirezlab.net/reu. Posted: 11/23/22.

North Dakota State University: We are excited to announce the 10th 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 $6000 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 30, 2023 and runs through August 5, 2023. Applications are due January 18, 2023. For more information, including descriptions of potential research projects, please visit https://www.ndsu.edu/dber/reu_program/ -or-Email Katie Wissman (kathryn.wissman@ndsu.edu) or Warren Christensen (warren.christensen@ndsu.edu). Posted: 11/18/22.

Oregon State University: Seeking an undergraduate student to contribute to a National Science Foundation Long Term Ecological Research (NSF LTER) project addressing how forest species interactions influence plant regeneration following wildfire. This student will assist with understory vegetation resurveys involving seedlings of canopy trees and herbaceous plants in recently burned old-growth forests. In addition, this student will develop independent research related to the distribution and performance of nitrogen fixing Ceanothus sanguineus, which is of particular interest for its ability to influence nitrogen pools and canopy seedling survival rates. This student will have opportunities to present results of their summer research and will be co-mentored by Dr. Joe LaManna and PhD student Cole Doolittle (Marquette University). The full-time positions are for 10 weeks (40 hours/week), roughly from June-August 2022. The work will occur at the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest, which is located approximately one hour east of Eugene, Oregon in the beautiful Western Cascade range. The area is known for its recreational opportunities including hiking and backpacking, scenic volcanoes, and the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Students will be provided with a stipend of $5,5000 and apartment-style, shared-room housing at the HJ Andrews. There are funds to defray the cost of traveling to the HJ Andrews. Please note that the REU program is considered an educational program rather than employment; therefore, Oregon State University does not provide worker's compensation insurance coverage nor medical insurance on your behalf. You are responsible for your own health insurance coverage. Applicants should have a valid driver's license, the ability to carry a heavy pack (40+ lb) for moderate distances (5+ mi) over uneven, mountainous terrain, and be comfortable spending long days on their feet in the field. The position will involve working in inclement weather. Being a team player is necessary for group work/living situation. Ability to adapt to a variable work schedule is also necessary. Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates that have a graduation date no sooner than fall 2023 (no graduating seniors). All applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Students from traditionally underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience, 2) CV, and 3) contact information for three professional references to: cole.doolittlemarquette.edu with the subject line "LTER REU Application". Review of applications will begin on March 20th, 2023 but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Posted: 3/13/23.

University of Central Florida: we are now accepting applications for our NSF REU Site: Conservation, Restoration and Communication. The best way to showcase the depth and breadth of our Research Experience for Undergraduates program is to share the student projects from summer 2022. Students from the 2022 cohort undertook research projects in a wide variety of topics, including lionfish eDNA, oyster reef restoration, sea turtle ecology, puma and otter genetics, pollinator garden success, invasive frogs, sunflower chemical ecology, wetlands biogeochemistry, and coastal ecohydrology. For 10 weeks in the summer of 2023(May 21 - July 28), we seek to fund 10 students who are under-represented in STEM, have completed their first or second years of higher education, and currently have limited hands-on research opportunities at their home institution. We additionally hope to be able to support students who are veterans, non-traditional (over 30 years old), are currently at community colleges, and/or are the first in their families to participate in higher education. Our website is: https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/reu/ Questions can be sent to Dr. Linda Walters (linda.walters@ucf.edu). Deadline February 15, 2023. Posted: 1/2/23.

University of Iowa: is offering 10 NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities during the summer of 2023. Free housing, a meal allowance, a $6000 stipend, and a travel allowance will be provided to all participants. Research projects span a broad range of topics related to evolution, including evolutionary ecology, evolution of behavior, origin of species, cancer evolution, evolution of sex, evo-devo, evolution of pathogens, and paleontology. REU students work on one project, but through interactions with their cohort ultimately receive a broad exposure to evolutionary science. Students in the program 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. See: https://biology.uiowa.edu/reu. Deadline: February 1, 2023. Questions? Contact Andrew Forbes (andrew-forbes@uiowa.edu) or Maurine Neiman (maurine-neiman@uiowa.edu). Posted: 11/11/22.

University of Texas Marine Science Institute: Two Undergraduate Student Fellowships at the Marine Science Institute (University of Texas at Austin, Port Aransas). The Erdner lab is looking for two motivated undergraduate students for a 10-week summer fellowship. This fellowship is supported by the NSF-funded PIRE project (Advancing Global Strategies and Understanding on the Origin of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Tropical Oceans). Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) poses a threat to resources from coral reef ecosystems (estimated to affect more than 10% of island populations globally and the most prevalent non-bacterial seafood illness worldwide). The ciguatoxins causing CFP are produced by the benthic dinoflagellate Gambierdiscus living on macroalgae. Herbivorous fish will feed on these macroalgae inhabited by Gambierdiscus and bioaccumulate the toxin. As part of the project, the Erdner lab is working on describing benthic microalgae communities with a focus on dinoflagellates and specifically Gambierdiscus. As part of their lab-based fellowship, students will learn molecular techniques (such as DNA extractions and PCR) to process samples previously collected. The applicants do not require prior experience in molecular techniques. The fellowship includes a $6,800 stipend for 10 weeks, housing will be provided and travel costs from and to Port Aransas (Texas) will also be covered. Please submit your application to Dr. Heiser (sabrina.heiser@austin.utexas.edu) using the email subject “Summer Fellowship”. The application should include: (1) a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in the project; (2) your resume; (3) your academic transcript (official or unofficial), and (4) contact details for two references. Applications should be submitted by 16th of April. Posted: 3/30/23.

University of Wisconsin: An NSF Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) position is available at Savannah River Site (SRS) Corridor Experiment (South Carolina) to do a project on the role of corridors on insect/plant ecology in the summer of 2023. This student will work directly with Thomas Smith (University of Wisconsin, based at SRS) and the project collaborators (Ellen Damschen, John Orrock, Lars Brudvig, Nick Haddad, Julian Resasco, Doug Levey) to: (1) gain insight and experience in ecology field research and (2) receive guidance to develop an independent project within the context of ongoing research. The REU student will be on site at SRS collecting data in the field in the largest corridor experiment in the world. In addition to working with a large team of other undergraduates, graduate students, principal investigators, and other researchers, they will gain experience with experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and scientific writing and presentation. The successful candidate will design and conduct an independent project with the guidance of their mentors, attend lab meetings focused on research and professional development, and assist with field tasks associated with the Corridor Project. Potential tasks include surveys of plant associated arthropod communities, mark-recapture of insect populations, collection of plants for functional traits measurements, vegetation surveys, and/or misc. site maintenance tasks. Applicants should be hard-working, inquisitive, dedicated, and responsible. This would be a good opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in science, particularly in ecology and conservation biology. Application Process (pdf). Apply by March 31, 2023 for full consideration. Posted: 3/20/23.