The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is currently accepting applications
for its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program during summer
2017. The theme of the program is *Translational Ecology for Undergraduates*
*:* See: www.caryinstitute.org/reu.html.
Your help in sharing this information with students interested in doing
independent research in our unique setting would be very much appreciated.
Program details follow.
Thank you.
Aude Lochet, Ph.D.
Cary REU Program Coordinator
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*Translational Ecology: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates*
*Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York*
Ten undergraduate students will join the Cary Institute research community
in 2017 to:
=EF=82=B7 Be a part of an exciting research community, working closely with
leading ecologists
=EF=82=B7 Design and complete a research project using state-of-the-art
facilities
=EF=82=B7 Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students and scientists
=EF=82=B7 Learn how to translate ecology for policy, management and the
public
=EF=82=B7 Publish results in our online *Cary Institute Undergraduate
Research Report*
=EF=82=B7 Explore how ecological research impacts society
The program emphasizes the community nature of the scientific enterprise,
fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To complement
their mentored research, students have many chances to interact, give and
receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich assortment of
enrichment activities, workshops and field trips around the theme of
translational ecology.
*Dates*: May 22 to August 11, 2017 (12 weeks)
*Eligibility*: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first
semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or
its possessions.
*Stipend: *$6,300 stipend, plus a $900 food allowance and free housing in
Bacon Flats Lodge.
*Other support*: Assistance is available for travel to and from the
program as well.
*Projects for 2017:*
=C2=B7 Eavesdropping behavior and social information use in songbirds
=C2=B7 The scavenger community in a temperate northeastern forest
=C2=B7 Nutrient retention in forest soils
=C2=B7 Long-term consequences of high deer abundance on forest community
structure and nutrient dynamics
=C2=B7 Ecosystem regulation of mosquitoes and disease risk
=C2=B7 Trans-boundary ecosystem effects of larval abiotic conditions on adult
mosquito population dynamics
=C2=B7 Hudson River habitats in a changing world
=C2=B7 Lakes in a changing global environment
=C2=B7 Ecological change in the Sky Lakes on the Shawangunk Ridge
=C2=B7 Using a whole-lake experiment to understand how environmental change
alters lake food productivity
=C2=B7 Children’s learning and engagement in ecology
*To apply:* See our website at: http://www.caryinstitute.
org/students/reu-program
Online application only
*Applications must be submitted by February 3, 2017.*
*For more information, contact:*
Dr. Aude Lochet
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-7600 x326 <(845)%20677-7600>
Fax: (845) 677-5976
E-mail: caryreu@caryinstitute.org