Research Experience for Undergraduates The Office of Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Research, facilitating student involvement in environmental research and education at the University of Nevada, and the Great Basin Institute invite applications for the summer 2011 REU program in natural resources conservation and socioeconomic issues, sponsored by the National Science Foundation.
Overview of Program: Research teams will work in the eastern Sierra region of Nevada, within the Lake Tahoe-Truckee River-Pyramid Lake watershed, on studies ranging from fire effects on watershed restoration to anthropogenic influences on water quality at Lake Tahoe. Participants will be exposed to diverse scientific inquiries and technologies to gain insight into how science informs land and water use policy, management and conservation initiatives. The program will take place during the ten consecutive weeks of 6 June through 12 August 2011. Students in the program will be provided a stipend of $4,250, along with housing on campus. The application deadline is Monday, March 7, 2011. Research Topics Include: Riparian and rangeland restoration Impacts and management of invasive species Rephotography (comparing past and current images of an area) analyses of environmental change Resource management policy and implementation within the watershed Eligibility: Qualified undergraduates, who will have junior or senior status and will be a full-time student in the Fall 2011 term, with a combination of coursework in the following disciplines are invited to apply: environmental studies, natural resources, biology, ecology, hydrology, resource economics, and statistics. We especially encourage applications from students at primarily undergraduate institutions and from underrepresented groups. Participants must be citizens or permanent legal residents of the USA. Review of applications will begin on 28 February 2011. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis. Contact: For further information, email [email protected] or visit the Office of Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Research website athttp://environment.unr.edu/.
