Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Plant-Herbivore Interactions Florida State University Summer 2008
We are seeking two undergraduate students to participate in our ongoing research on the effects of herbivores on plant population dynamics. Students will work in the lab and field on independent research related to our larger project. Research will occur May-September 2008 and is based at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. Dates are somewhat flexible, but REUs must commit to at least 10 weeks of full time work. The REU will receive a generous stipend plus funds for travel and housing.
This work is a collaboration between Stacey Halpern (Pacific University, www.pacificu.edu/as/biology/faculty/halpern.cfm), Nora Underwood (FSU, www.bio.fsu.edu/~nunderwood/homepage/), and Brian Inouye (FSU, http://bio.fsu.edu/~binouye/).
The ideal candidates will have: (a) completed relevant course work, such as ecology, animal behavior, entomology, plant biology, or field biology; (b) serious potential interest in a career that includes biological research; (c) reliability, attention to detail, people-skills, and self-motivation. Research experience is not required, but please include if relevant (including independent projects for courses). REU students must be US citizens or residents, and cannot have graduated college. We encourage and will give priority to applications from students from groups underrepresented in science (students of color, first-generation college students, etc.).
For more information about the project and how to apply, see this website: http://bio.fsu.edu/~nunderwood/homepage/REU%20ad.htm. Applications are currently being accepted.
Dr. Nora Underwood Department of Biological Science Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-1100 (850) 644 4167
