Math/Field Ecology for Grads/Undergrads at Kellogg Bio. Station **Scholarship Support Available**
ELME, Enhancing Linkages between Mathematics and Ecology Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ELME ELME is a course-work based research experience designed for students with an interest in applying mathematics to questions in ecology and evolution. The program is designed for students both with and without formal training in mathematics. Participants in the full program take 3 one-week math courses on topics that are relevant to ecology/evolution. After the ELME program students are encouraged to enroll in KBS Field courses to apply these tools to field problems. Mathematics 1-week courses: Introduction to Theoretical Population BiologyÄì MTH 490.431 Robin E. Snyder, Case Western Reserve University June 14 - June 18 Theoretical Community and Ecosystem Ecology- MTH 490.432 Christopher Klausmeier, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU June 21 - June 25 Maximum Likelihood Analysis in Ecology- MTH 490.433 Don Schoolmaster, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU June 28 - July 2 Suggested optional field courses: Field Ecology and Evolution- ZOL/PLB 440 Gary Mittelbach and Jeff Conner, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU July 7 Äì July 30 (MWF 4 credits) Field Aquatic Ecology- ZOL 890/PLB 802 Elena Litchman, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU July 6- July 16 (TWF 2 credits) Undergraduate Fellowships are available for students enrolling in the full ELME program. Graduate scholarships are available for tuition and housing. More information about KBS and the ELME program is available at http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ELME. The application deadline for enrollment and scholarships is March 1, 2009.
