The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is offering its Research Experiences
for Undergraduates (REU) program for its 22nd year in 2009. See:
www.ecostudies.org/reu.html<file:///\\www.ecostudies.org\reu.html>. Program
details follow.
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:
* Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and tributaries.
* Microbial process in urban ecosystems.
* Investigating people's ideas about ecosystems.
* What, if anything, controls tick populations and Lyme disease risk?
* Ecosystem response to an introduced pest in a hemlock forest.
* Flow related variations in the chemistry of Wappinger Creek at the Cary
Institute.
* Elevation fluctuations in stream-connectivity for hydrology and biology
within the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH.
* Terrestrial salamanders in the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest.
* Urban carbon budgets and urban forests as carbon sinks.
* Ecological perspectives on managing forest for sustained yield:
insights from a model.
* Songbird behavioral ecology: how do veeries use their songs for mate
choice and territory defense?
* The social ecology of vacant lots in Baltimore, Maryland.
To apply: See our website at:
www.ecostudies.org/reu.html<file:///\\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
PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-7600 x326
Fax: (845) 677-5976
E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[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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