Ecology in Context: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates=20
Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York=20
www.ecostudies.org/reu.html
Ten undergraduate students will join the IES research community in 2008
to:
* Complete a research project of their own design.
* Be a part of an exciting and supportive research community.
* Work closely with leading ecologists.
* Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students, scientists and
educators.
* Have access to state of the art facilities.
* Explore ecology career options and rewards.
* See how ecological research has an impact on our society.
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The program emphasizes the community nature of the scientific
enterprise, fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To
complement their mentored research, students have many chances to
interact, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a
rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips.
Dates: May 27 to August 15, 2008 (12 weeks)
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or
first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the
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Stipend: $4,800 stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and
free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge.
Other support: Research expenses and, if needed, some
assistance for travel to and from the program.
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Projects for 2008:
* Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and
tributaries. Mentor: Dr. Stuart E. G. Findlay.
* Nutrient budgets in urban ecosystems. Mentor: Dr. Peter M.
Groffman.
* Community ecology of a "hub" species, the white footed mouse.
Mentors: Drs. Richard S. Ostfeld and Felicia Keesing.
* Hosts, ticks, and Lyme disease. Mentor: Drs. Kathleen
LoGiudice and Richard S. Ostfeld.
* The ecology of information. Mentors: Drs. Kenneth A. Schmidt and
Richard S. Ostfeld.
* Bioremediation of Onondaga Lake through microbial processes.
Mentors: Drs. Amy Burgin, Peter M. Groffman and Charles Driscoll.
* Decline and fall of the Gypsy Moth. Mentors: Drs. Clive Jones
and Richard S. Ostfeld.
* For prey or parasites, what makes hot spots hot? Mentor: Dr.
Eric Schauber.
* Response of forests to air pollution and introduced pests.
Mentor: Dr. Gary M. Lovett.
* Terrestrial carbon cycling across rural to urban transects.
Mentors: Drs. Terry Loecke and Peter M. Groffman.
To apply: See our website at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html
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Online application available.
Applications must be submitted by 15 February 2008.=20
For more information, contact: =09
Patricia Zolnik
Undergraduate Research Coordinator=20
Institute of Ecosystem Studies=20
P.O. Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545=20
(845) 677-7600 x326=20
Fax: (845) 677-6455=20
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Head of Education
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box R (181 Sharon Turnpike)
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311 Fax: (845) 677-6455=20
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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