Environmental Science and Policy in the Nation’s Capital An NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at Georgetown University
Summer 2017 Georgetown University’s REU Site program in Environmental Science and Policy in the Nation’s Capital is seeking talented and engaged undergraduate students. This ten-week program will bring a cohort of ten students to Washington, D.C. to conduct hands-on research in environmental science at Georgetown University and to take part in a mini-curriculum that builds research skills and also explores the intersections of science and public policy. Participating research mentors have expertise in fields including ecology, conservation biology, evolutionary genetics, mathematical modeling, hydrology, statistics for environmental studies, and earth science. See mentor research descriptions on the program web site. Interested students are encouraged to contact potential mentors directly. The 2017 program will run from May 31 - August 5. Students will be housed on the Georgetown campus and will receive a $5250 stipend plus an allowance for food. To be eligible, applicants must be U. S. citizens or permanent residents, full-time students as of August, 2017, and available to participate full-time during the program. We are striving for a diverse group, so students from groups typically underrepresented in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2017 and will be accepted on a continuing until all positions are filled. For more information on the program and to apply, visit: http://reuenvscigeorgetown.weebly.com/ For inquiries, contact the program manager Dr. Manus Patten ([email protected]), the principal investigator Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton ([email protected]), or co-principal investigator Dr. Martha Weiss ([email protected]).
