Ecology in Context: Independent Research in
Ecology for Undergraduates
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New
York
Ten undergraduate students will join the Cary Institute
research community in 2010 to:
· Complete
a research project of their own design.
· Be a
part of an exciting research community.
· Work
closely with leading ecologists.
· Exchange
ideas with a diverse group of students, scientists and educators.
· Have
access to state of the art facilities.
· Explore
ecology career options and rewards.
· See
how ecological research has an impact on our society.
The program emphasizes the community nature of the
scientific enterprise, fosters reflection and builds self confidence and
skills. To complement their mentored research, students have many chances to
interact, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich
assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips.
Dates:
May 25 to August 13, 2010 (12 weeks)
Eligibility:
Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores,
juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of
the U.S.
or its possessions.
Stipend: $5,100
stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge.
Other support: Some assistance is available
for travel to and from the program as well.
Projects for 2010:
·
Investigating people’s ideas about ecosystems.
·
What, if anything, controls tick populations and Lyme disease risk?
·
Ecological functions of Hudson River
marshes, shallows and tributaries.
·
Ecosystem response to an introduced pest in a hemlock forest..
·
Microbial processes in urban ecosystems.
·
Songbird behavioral ecology: How do veeries use their songs for mate
choice and territory defense?
·
Investigating the natural and anthropogenic drivers of mosquito
abundance and disease risk.
·
Use of remotely measured data to determine evaporation from Mirror Lake, New
Hampshire.
·
Simplifying measurement of the hydrologic budget of Mirror Lake, New Hampshire.
·
Effects of invasive species on freshwater ecosystems.
·
Predator activity and risk to prey.
·
Investigating longitudinal patterns of water quality in the Wallkill River.
·
Effects of road salt alternatives on soil microbial processes.
·
Effects of Marcellus-Shale drilling fluids on aquatic ecosystems.
To apply:
See our website at: www.caryinstitute.org/reu.html.
Online application only.
Applications must be submitted by February 5, 2010.
For more information, contact:
Patricia Zolnik
Undergraduate Research Coordinator
Cary Institute
of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB,
2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-7600 x326
Fax:
(845) 677-5976
E-mail:
zolnikp@caryinstitute.org
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