ELME 2013: Metacommunity Ecology and Evolution ELME <http://kbs.msu.edu/education/elme> is a summer educational program at the Kellogg Biological Station <http://kbs.msu.edu> devoted to Enhancing Linkages between Mathematics and Ecology. ELME 2013 will focus on metacommunity ecology and evolution. In this advanced hands- on three-week course, students will learn the basics of metacommunity theory and apply their knowledge to independent modeling projects. A wide variety of approaches to spatial ecology will be employed.
Dates: June 3-21, 2013 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Instructors: Mathew Leibold (University of Texas-Austin) Christopher Klausmeier (Michigan State University) Target audience: 12-18 graduate students and postdocs; exceptional undergraduates will be considered Prerequisites: At least one semester experience in theoretical ecology/evolution. Previous exposure to metacommunity theory useful but not required. Format: A mixture of lecture, guided computer labs, and 1.5 weeks independent/team projects ** KBS Eminent Ecologist Sebastian Diehl June 16-22 ** To apply, email [email protected] the following: - your CV - a statement of research interests and why you'd benefit from the course - a statement of relevant educational/research experience, including related coursework - the name of a reference who you've asked to email a letter of support Deadline for applications: March 22, 2013 Financial support to cover room and board and help defray transportation costs is available. Let us know if this is not necessary. Any questions? Email [email protected] ELME is supported by MSU and NSF grant DEB-0845825 to C. Klausmeier.
