The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity. This is a 10 week summer program. The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.
THE PROGRAM PROVIDES:
- High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology in the field and/or lab
- Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains Research Station (IMRS), a
40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP
- One-on-one and group mentoring from active research faculty in multidisciplinary fields
- Training in bioethics and other relevant professional skills
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- $5,000 stipend for 10 weeks
- Housing in shared apartment and field station
- Travel reimbursement of up to $600
For more information on the program, research projects or to apply please
visit: http://science.utep.edu/cdb-reu/
