University of Alaska's REU Program
The Biology Program at the University of Alaska Southeast offers summer research experience to undergraduate students interested in the physiology, ecology, and behavior of marine organisms and the coastal ecology of a temperate rainforest. Student research is supported with funds from the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program and the University of Alaska Southeast. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and enrolled as undergraduate students at accredited institutions. Graduating seniors are not eligible. The program seeks academically strong students interested in research in marine biology or coastal ecology. Minority applicants are especially encouraged.
The UAS Juneau Campus, located on Auke Bay, provides opportunities for hands-on research experience with marine invertebrates, birds, mammals and population genetics. In addition to the Juneau area, field research projects take place in the Tongass rainforest, Gulf of Alaska, Arctic Ocean and Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Student involvement in research projects will last 10 weeks. The program will start on June1 and August 10th. Students participate in an introductory workshop and overnight camping trip and they attend weekly seminars.
REU students will conduct research under the guidance of UAS Biology faculty and collaborating research scientists. Each student participant will receive a stipend of $400 per week and housing while in Juneau. Up to $250 in travel costs to Juneau and research travel and subsistence costs within Alaska will also be provided. Living arrangements during the REU program may involve sharing an apartment with male and female students. Juneau is located in southeastern Alaska and accessible only by ferry or air.
The introductory workshop will include presentations by mentors on their research, training in the conduct of science including scientific ethics, selected field methods, and field and laboratory safety. Students will work intensively with their mentors on individual projects and present their results in a seminar at the completion of the program. Opportunities also exist to present at national meetings.
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