*The Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Station (KBS)* is currently accepting applications for the *Summer 2014 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)* *Program*. KBS will be funding 8-10 REUs on projects related to Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Sustainable Agriculture.
The KBS REU program provides Free Room & Board, up to $400 in travel expenses, up to $500 in research funds, and a $4,500 stipend. The program runs 10-weeks from late May to early August. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full time student. We especially welcome applications from students from underrepresented groups in the sciences and first generation college students. Research projects for Summer 2014 include: -Plant Eco-physiology -Restoration ecology -Mating system evolution -Using soil tests to survey farmer attitudes about soil health -Effects of genetic diversity on plants and insects -Algal adaptation to temperature and nutrients -The role of mutualisms in plant adaptation *For more information or to apply please visit: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/reu <http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/reu>* *Applications are due February 15th. * *About KBS:* The Kellogg Biological Station is located in Southwest Michigan and is housed on the shores of beautiful Gull Lake. KBS is the academic home to 15 MSU professors with research expertise in Ecology, Evolution, and Sustainable Agriculture. KBS encompasses over 3,000 acres and includes the KBS Bird Sanctuary, KBS Long-term Ecological Research Site, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Experimental Pond Lab, Lux Arbor Reserve, KBS Farm and Pasture Dairy and the Kellogg Forest. Each summer over 30 undergraduates from across the country live in residence at KBS for courses, research and internships. For more information visit on facebook or www.kbs.msu.edu. Funding for the KBS REU program is provided by BEACON: An NSF Center for the Study of Evolution in Action (beacon-center.org), The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (www.glbrc.org), and the KBS Long Term Ecological Research Site (lter.kbs.msu.edu). ------------------------------------------- Michael A. Grillo, Ph.D. Academic Program Coordinator W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Michigan State University [email protected]
