REU Summer Research Program in the Arkansas Ozarks
Assessment and Sustainable Management of Ecosystem Services
The University of Arkansas is conducting a Research Experience for
Undergraduates (NSF/REU) during summer of 2009 for up to 15 undergraduates
who have completed at least 3 semesters of coursework. The focus of this REU
is on field-based research on ecological services, and each student will
work with a faculty mentor on issues ranging from water quality to ecology
of birds and black bears in the Ozarks. This program works primarily with
federally recognized Native American tribes and Native American students.
However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply. This 10-week
program consists of a one-week emersion course on field methods, 8 weeks of
intensive Research Experience and a one week Data Analysis and Symposia.
Room and board are included at the University of Arkansas, as well as a $400
weekly stipend and a travel allowance.
University of Arkansas REU Program:
10-week summer program, 1 June to 7 August 2009
Stipend $4000, onsite room and board, round-trip travel costs
Detailed Program Information: www.ecoreu.uark.edu/
Applications due: February 15, 2009
For applications and more information, contact:
Heather Sandefur
207 Engineering Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ofc: 479.575.7585
email: [email protected]
Questions about this program can also be directed to Dr. Marty Matlock
([email protected]) or Dr. Kimberly Smith ([email protected]).
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Kimberly G. Smith
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-6359 (note new phone number)
fax:479-575-4010 email: [email protected]
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