NSF REU opportunity summer 2022 – Mathematical Biology Team Science
Research Experience for Undergraduates (MBioTS REU) at Clarkson University,
Potsdam NY

Clarkson University’s Biology and Mathematics Depts are recruiting eight
undergraduate students from a diverse range of academic backgrounds for our
Mathematical Biology Team Science Research Experience for Undergraduates
(MBioTS REU) program. This ten-week full-time summer research experience
runs from May 23rd – July 30th, 2022, and aims to introduce students to
collaborative research at the intersection of biology and mathematics.
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Program overview:
– An immersive team science research experience using both experimental and
theoretical approaches to tackle a range of biological questions from
ecology, evolution, cell biology, and public health.
– Financial package including:
    – $5000 summer research stipend
    – $120/ week food stipend (10 weeks)
    – Round trip travel to and from Potsdam, NY
    – On campus housing with a kitchenette
– Each participant will focus on either the biological or mathematical
aspect of their collaborative team research but will gain exposure to both.
– An emphasis on building skills for collaborative research and effective
communication across disciplines.
– Close mentoring from experienced faculty in both the Biology and
Mathematics Departments at Clarkson University.
– Regular research and professional development seminars, social events,
and field trips.

Applicants must be:
– Excited about doing collaborative science in Biology and Math!
– A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
– Enrolled in an undergraduate college program for the Fall 2022 semester.
– Completed Calculus II or equivalent.
– Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including booster) and willing to observe
Clarkson University’s on-campus masking and social distancing regulations.

For more information on the program, research projects or to apply please
visit:
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For questions, contact the program co-directors:
Dr. Susan Bailey, Biology Dept, Clarkson University, sbailey@clarkson.edu
Dr. James Greene, Mathematics Dept, Clarkson University,
jgreene@clarkson.edu

Susan Bailey <sbailey@clarkson.edu>