RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Genomics of the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem
The Division of Biology at Kansas State University will be offering the 13th annual NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in Summer 2008. We are seeking 10 undergraduate applicants interested in summer research projects addressing topics in ecology and evolutionary biology, using techniques ranging from molecular to ecosystems ecology. Participants will have great opportunities to conduct independent research projects under the guidance of experienced faculty researchers. Field projects will be conducted in the beautiful natural areas of Konza Prairie Biological Station, and at nearby sites in the Flint Hills region of northeast Kansas. Recent participants have examined taxa ranging from microbes to bison in freshwater and terrestrial habitats. Research questions have been equally broad, including topics in genetics, physiology, behavior, population and community ecology and ecosystem science. The summer stipend for the duration of the 10-week program will be $4000 in Summer 2008. Students will receive accommodation for the duration of the program, and will have access to resources of Kansas State University, including the library, student health center, and recreation center. Students will receive credit for a 3-credit college course: Research Seminar in Grassland Ecology. The REU program will cover tuition and book costs. The REU program will run from May 30 to August 8, 2008. To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2008. Students will be selected on the basis of academic record, research interests and contributions to program diversity. Interested students can obtain additional information and application forms at our program website (http://www.k-state.edu/bsanderc/reu/), or by contacting: Dr. Brett K. Sandercock, REU Program Coordinator, Division of Biology, 116 Ackert Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Phone (785) 532-0120. The REU Site Program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation.
