Research Experience for Undergraduates,
Summer 2010, Plant Biology and Conservation
at the
Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University.
We are pleased to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a summer
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in plant conservation and biology,
supported by NSF. Nine undergraduate students will work closely with faculty from the Chicago
Botanic Garden and Northwestern University to complete a research project, and then present the
results of their study in a symposium at the end of the program. Students can choose from a
diversity of projects and study areas including: molecular and quantitative genetics, pollination
biology, biogeochemistry, and restoration ecology.
For details on the 2010 summer projects, please visit our web site:
.
Our program emphasizes the collaborative nature of scientific research, scientific ethics, and
career survival, and builds confidence in lab, field, and communication skills. The program will
run from May 24 to July 31, 2010 (10 weeks).
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors graduating in December 2010
are welcome to apply. We particularly encourage applications from students in under-represented
groups. Please note that you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its
possessions. Participants will each receive a stipend ($4,160) plus housing and subsistence,
assistance with travel to and from Chicago, and lab and field supplies. We accept both postal mail
and email applications, however, applications must be received by February 26, 2010.
For more information, contact Dr. Nyree Zerega () or Dr. Louise
Egerton-Warburton ().
Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University.
We are pleased to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a summer
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in plant conservation and biology,
supported by NSF. Nine undergraduate students will work closely with faculty from the Chicago
Botanic Garden and Northwestern University to complete a research project, and then present the
results of their study in a symposium at the end of the program. Students can choose from a
diversity of projects and study areas including: molecular and quantitative genetics, pollination
biology, biogeochemistry, and restoration ecology.
For details on the 2010 summer projects, please visit our web site:
.
Our program emphasizes the collaborative nature of scientific research, scientific ethics, and
career survival, and builds confidence in lab, field, and communication skills. The program will
run from May 24 to July 31, 2010 (10 weeks).
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors graduating in December 2010
are welcome to apply. We particularly encourage applications from students in under-represented
groups. Please note that you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its
possessions. Participants will each receive a stipend ($4,160) plus housing and subsistence,
assistance with travel to and from Chicago, and lab and field supplies. We accept both postal mail
and email applications, however, applications must be received by February 26, 2010.
For more information, contact Dr. Nyree Zerega () or Dr. Louise
Egerton-Warburton ().