APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2.16.24
Application review begins February 1, with a final application deadline of February 16, 2024.
NSF REU SITE PROGRAM
SENSORY ECOLOGY:
THE STUDY OF HOW ANIMALS ACQUIRE AND RESPOND TO INFORMATION IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT.
2024
AUG
2
MAY
29
REU SITE WILL EMPHASIZE
Interdisciplinary training with a structured program of multi-level mentoring, introducing undergraduates to team-oriented research built around integration of sensory biology (smell, hearing, vision, etc.), behavior, ecology and evolution. Students will join active lab groups for the summer and conduct cutting edge research over a broad spectrum of topics in sensory ecology. An educational program will develop student research and professional skills and prepare them for graduate school or careers. Presentation of research results will be emphasized in a mini-symposium, and opportunities for publication may be possible.
PROGRAM DETAILS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2.16.24
10 WEEKS IN SUMMER
May 29, 2024 to
August 2, 2024
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APPLICATION REVIEW:
begins February 1, 2024
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 16, 2024
STUDENTS WILL HAVE
both individual and group experiences, through mentored research projects, active learning of research techniques in a group setting and group social activities.
STUDENTS RECEIVE A SUMMER STIPEND
A minimum of $6,000 plus dorm.
Travel and meal allowances also provided.
SOCIAL EVENTS
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For example: trips to Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Reds Baseball
STUDENTS WORK
IN LABS
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They interact with faculty mentors, post docs and graduate students.
"MINI-SYMPSOIUM"
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Concluding student research
presentation session.
WEEKLY GROUP SEMINARS
and meetings for students.
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• Professional Development Program
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• Science communication training in collaboration with UC Department of Communication and Digital Media Collaborative
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• Career development, responsible research conduct, panel discussions (with graduate students/STEM professionals)
