[ECOLOG-L] REU Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates - Tucson, AZ
REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) is a National Science Foundation-sponsored program wherein undergraduates receive a stipend (up to $5,760 or $480 per week for 10 to 12 weeks) to conduct independent research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship. The School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona (UA) has two openings for REU scholars for the summer of 2009. One position is for a collaborative study with Dr. Steve Archer (UA) and Dr. Susan Schwinning (Texas State University) investigating why some shrubs are more successful than others in invading and establishing in grasslands. Another position is for a collaborative study with Dr. Steve Archer and Dr. Dave Breshears at UA and collaborators at New Mexico State, Loyola University and the University of Kentucky examining how plant litter decomposition in deserts is influenced by interactions between radiant energy and wind and water redistribution of soil. In addition to their own investigations, REU scholars will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson. For more details on the two projects and application procedures, see http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/ . Application Deadline: April 30, 2009; or until suitable candidate is hired. Steve Archer 325 Biological Sciences East Bldg. #43 1311 E. 4th Street PO Box 210043 School of Natural Resources University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721-0043 Phone: (520) 626-8791 Mobile: (520) 400-1019 FAX: (520) 621-8801 Email: sarc...@ag.arizona.edu http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/
[ECOLOG-L] REU Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates - Tucson, AZ
REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) is a National Science Foundation-sponsored program wherein undergraduates receive a stipend (up to $5,760 or $480 per week for 10 to 12 weeks) to conduct independent research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship. The School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona (UA) has two openings for REU scholars for the summer of 2009. One position is for a collaborative study with Dr. Steve Archer (UA) and Dr. Susan Schwinning (Texas State University) investigating why some shrubs are more successful than others in invading and establishing in grasslands. Another position is for a collaborative study with Dr. Steve Archer and Dr. Dave Breshears at UA and collaborators at New Mexico State, Loyola University and the University of Kentucky examining how plant litter decomposition in deserts is influenced by interactions between radiant energy and wind and water redistribution of soil. In addition to their own investigations, REU scholars will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson. For more details on the two projects and application procedures, see http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/ . Application Deadline: April 30, 2009; or until suitable candidate is hired. Steve Archer 325 Biological Sciences East Bldg. #43 1311 E. 4th Street PO Box 210043 School of Natural Resources University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721-0043 Phone: (520) 626-8791 Mobile: (520) 400-1019 FAX: (520) 621-8801 Email: sarc...@ag.arizona.edu http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/
[ECOLOG-L] REU Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates
REU is an NSF-sponsored program providing Research Experience for Undergraduates. Undergraduates receive a stipend ($4,800 @ $10/h) to conduct independent research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship. Dr. Steve Archer in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona (UA) has openings for REU students on a collaborative study with Dr. Susan Schwinning (Texas State) investigating why some shrubs are more successful than others in invading and establishing in grasslands. REU students will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson. For more details and application procedures, see http:// ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/ or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Application Deadline: April 11, 2008; or until suitable candidate is hired. Steve Archer 325 Biological Sciences East Bldg. #43 1311 E. 4th Street PO Box 210043 School of Natural Resources University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721-0043 Phone: (520) 626-8791 Mobile: (520) 400-1019 FAX: (520) 621-8801 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/
