Research Internships 2018 Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? The Echinacea Project is offering several summer and year-long research internships for students and soon-to-be graduates. We have diverse potential projects for students with backgrounds or interests in plant ecology, pollination biology, evolution, statistics, conservation, and computer science. In the past, interns have completed projects on a variety of topics including pollination biology, prairie restoration, and plant-herbivore interactions.
No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant. Information about our offerings for summer 2018 and the year starting in June 2018 is here: http://echinaceaproject.org/opportunities/. Review of applications will begin on February 22nd for REU internships and on March 1st for other positions. The team and I are happy to answer questions. ----- Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Chicago Botanic Garden email: echinaceaproj...@gmail.com http://echinaceaProject.org/flog/ http://twitter.com/TeamEchinacea
