*Ecology, Plant and Environmental Systems Summer Research Opportunities Program
*As a subgroup of the *University of Wisconsin's Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS-SRP)*<http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/epes/>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. Participants in 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!* 2013 Program: May 28 - August 3, 2013 2013 Application Deadline: February 15, 2013 *Contact Information* *Carmela Diosana* ([email protected]) 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 A poster version of the information above can be accessed at http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/epes/files/2012/12/epes_poster.pdf
