REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) is a National Science
Foundation-sponsored program wherein undergraduates receive a stipend
(up to $5,760 or $480 per week for 10 to 12 weeks) to conduct
independent research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship.
The School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona (UA) has
two openings for REU scholars for the summer of 2009. One position is
for a collaborative study with Dr. Steve Archer (UA) and Dr. Susan
Schwinning (Texas State University) investigating why some shrubs are
more successful than others in invading and establishing in
grasslands. Another position is for a collaborative study with Dr.
Steve Archer and Dr. Dave Breshears at UA and collaborators at New
Mexico State, Loyola University and the University of Kentucky
examining how plant litter decomposition in deserts is influenced by
interactions between radiant energy and wind and water redistribution
of soil.
In addition to their own investigations, REU scholars will participate
in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field
studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson.
For more details on the two projects and application procedures, see http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/
.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2009; or until suitable candidate is
hired.
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Steve Archer
325 Biological Sciences East Bldg. #43
1311 E. 4th Street
PO Box 210043
School of Natural Resources
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0043
Phone: (520) 626-8791
Mobile: (520) 400-1019
FAX: (520) 621-8801
Email: [email protected]
http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/
