The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) announces the availability of undergraduate student awards for travel to attend our SWS annual meeting in Providence, RI May 31 June 4, 2015. In order to meet our goal of increasing diversity in wetland science fields, the Society brings the students to our national meeting and matches them with mentors for the duration of the meeting. The areas of interest of the student participants can range from freshwater to marine and involve a wide variety of organism types.
Undergraduate students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity. We will cover all travel expenses associated with the meeting. Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Spring 2015 graduates are eligible. Participants are selected based on academic promise, interest in exploring a career in the natural sciences, potential for serving as a mentor, and demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented students. Additional information is available from Dr. Vanessa Lougheed, University of Texas at El Paso (vlough...@utep.edu) and on the programs web page (http://www.sws.org/Awards-and-Grants/sws-undergraduate-mentoring- program.html). An email to Vanessa Lougheed expressing interest in the program can serve as a pre-application. Application deadline is November 7, 2014.
