*Ecology, Plant, and Environmental Systems Summer Research Program* As a subgroup of the University of Wisconsin's *Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS-SRP)* we offer exceptional undergraduate students an opportunity to pursue basic and applied research experience at a world class research institution in laboratories focused on ecological, plant, and environmental research.
Undergraduate participants in the program will engage in independent research, guided by a graduate student or postdoctoral mentor and a faculty member. During these ten weeks, you will have the opportunity to: * *Build your scientific skills*. Develop your skills as a scientist and as a communicator of scientific knowledge by designing and performing your own experiments, analyzing the current scientific literature, attending research seminars, and preparing final written and oral presentations of your work. * *Collaborate with your peers*. Participate in weekly discussion with your undergraduate peers, your research lab group, and in other career-oriented programs. * *Explore Madison*! The program allows ample free time for enjoying the Madison culture, including sailing, rowing and other outdoor activities, free weekend lakeside music, shopping, art museums, and myriad music, dance and theater performances. *Important Dates and Deadlines!* 2011 Program: May 31 - August 6, 2011 *2011 Application Deadline: February 15, 2011* *Contact Information* Carmela Diosana ([email protected]) Associate Student Services Coordinator Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies 608-265-0604 Sara Rodock ([email protected]) Student Services Coordinator Plant Pathology, Entomology and Forest & Wildlife Ecology 608-262-9926 For information regarding the application, eligibility, financial support and the other subgroups please see the IBS-SRP website: http://cbe.wisc.edu/srp-bio/
