Dear Colleague:
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is offering the Ecology in
Context Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program for its
22nd year in 2009. See: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html .
Your help in sharing this information with students interested in doing
independent research in our unique setting would be very much
appreciated. Program details follow.
Thank you.
Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Head of Education and REU Program Director
Ecology in Context: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York
Ten undergraduate students will join the Cary Institute research
community in 2009 to:
* Complete a research project of their own design.
* Be a part of an exciting 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.
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 26 to August 14, 2009 (12 weeks)
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first
semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or
its possessions.
Stipend: $5,100 stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and free
housing in Bacon Flats Lodge.
Other support: Some assistance is available for travel to and from the
program as well.
Projects for 2009:
* Investigating people's ideas about ecosystems.
* Mice, Moths, Malaise, and forest health.
* What, if anything, controls tick populations and Lyme disease
risk?
* Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and
tributaries.
* Ecosystem response to an introduced pest in a hemlock forest.
* Flow related variations in the chemistry of Wappingers Creek at
the Cary Institute.
* Microbial processes in urban ecosystems.
* Elevation fluctuations in stream-connectivity for hydrology and
biology within the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH.
* Terrestrial salamanders in the Hubbard Brook Experimental
Forest.
* Predator-prey relationships and ecological impacts of the
invasive mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis).
* Urban carbon budgets and urban forests as carbon sinks.
* Ecological perspectives on managing forests for sustained yield:
insights from a model.
* Songbird behavioral ecology: How do veeries use their songs for
mate choice and territory defense?
To apply: See our website at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html.
Online application only.
Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2009.
For more information, contact:
Patricia Zolnik
Undergraduate Research Coordinator
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
P.O. Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike,
Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-7600 x326
Fax: (845) 677-5976
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Head of Education
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB (2801 Sharon Turnpike)
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311 Fax: (845) 6775976
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D.
Head of Education
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB (2801 Sharon Turnpike)
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311 Fax: (845) 677-5976
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ecosystem Literacy Initiative Website: www.ecostudies.org/eli.html
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