NSF-REU Interdisciplinary Life Science/Engineering
Program at Texas A&M University

(Beginning 1 February 2005, we will accept applications for Summer 2005)

Name of Program

"Undergraduate Research in Biodiversity and Ecological Processes in Fluctuating Environments"

Program Description

This is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes an integration of engineering and life science technologies for studying biodiversity and ecological processes. The program is designed for undergraduates in environmental engineering, environmental science, or any of the life science disciplines. The program will offer opportunities in bioinformatics, molecular genetics and molecular phylogenetics, ecological modeling, ecotoxicology, geographic information systems, bioremediation, monitoring, and basic field studies in ecology and environmental biology.

Participating Faculty (and research interests)

Rodney Honeycutt (genetics, molecular evolution, molecular phylogenetics)
James Bonner (petroleum bioremediation, coastal environmental monitoring)
Robin Autenrieth ( field & lab bioremediation studies, risk assessment)
Daniel Roelke (limnology, phytoplankton community diversity)
John Bickham (evolutionary biology)
 

Eligibility

This is a competitive program open to undergraduate environmental engineering/science majors or any of the life science majors. Ten positions are available. Ten positions are available. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Stipend

Salary will be $300 per week ( for 10 weeks). Also, housing, food, and travel allowance will be provided. Students will receive 3 hours credit for undergraduate research, as well as training in environmental ethics.

Details of the REU program

Additional information regarding the program (projects of previous students, more faculty information, start/end dates of the internship, etc) can be found at our URL http://www.serf.tamus.edu/reu/

How to Apply

The application form can be downloaded from our website  http://www.serf.tamus.edu/reu/ .
The completed form can be emailed to the following address:  reu_app@serf.tamus.edu