This question is something best asked towards the biology community as a whole, and specifically towards anyone who is familiar with the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program:
I am a Biology student pursuing my second Bachelor's Degree and was wondering if I would still be eligible for the NSF REU program. I have a prior B.S. in another discipline but decided to go back to school to obtain a science degree for the purpose of becoming a scientist. I heard about the REU program from my current undergrad institution and thought this sounds like a good opportunity for research and experience. I wonder if researchers participating in this program would be willing to take on a second-bachelor's degree student. Certainly this is a good opportunity for undergrads, one that enables them to research and encourages broader participation in the sciences. I hope this opportunity is extended to "all" undergrads regardless of age or experience, but I don't want to jump the gun and assume I can still apply for this program. Thanks all, Fred Lestina Biology - Ecology and Evolution candidate, University of Maryland - College Park
