REU Summer Research Program in the Arkansas Ozarks
Assessment and Sustainable Management of Ecosystem Services The University of Arkansas is conducting a Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF/REU) during summer of 2010 for up to 15 undergraduates who have completed at least 3 semesters of coursework. The focus of this REU is on field-based research on ecological services, and each student will work with a faculty mentor on a wide range of projects from water quality to chemical ecology to biological anthropology to ecology of birds in the Ozarks. This program works primarily with federally recognized Native American tribes and Native American students. However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply. This 10-week program consists of a one-week emersion course on field methods, 8 weeks of intensive Research Experience and a one week Data Analysis and Symposia. Room and board are included at the University of Arkansas, as well as a $400 weekly stipend and a travel allowance. University of Arkansas REU Program: 10-week summer program, 31 May to 6 August 2010 Stipend $4000, onsite room and board, round-trip travel costs Detailed Program Information: www.ecoreu.uark.edu/ Applications due: March 15, 2010 For applications and more information, contact: Dr. Michelle Evans-White Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 office: 479.575.4706 email: mevan...@uark.edu Questions about this program can also be directed to Dr. Evans-White (mevan...@uark.edu) or Dr. Kimberly Smith (kgsm...@uark.edu). ********************************************************* Kimberly G. Smith University Professor of Biological Sciences Department of Biological Sciences University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-575-6359 fax:479-575-4010 email: kgsm...@uark.edu *********************************************************