Paid Summer Ecology Internships for Undergraduates
The Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program - 2010
The
Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station,
Fordham University has a
select number of paid research opportunities for undergraduate students in our
Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program. The CSUR program will run
from May 31 through August 21, 2010.
- Students work and live at our field station, which is equipped with
state-of-the-art laboratories, which are in close proximity to forest, field and
aquatic ecosystems. Student
projects may include collaborations with scientists at the
Wildlife Conservation Society
and the New York Botanical Garden. Due to our proximity to
New York City, many student
projects examine the
effects of urbanization on evolution, populations, communities, and
ecosystems.
- This year we will offer approximately ten awards to qualified undergraduates
interested in conducting independent research.
- Stipends of $6,000 plus a travel reimbursement will be awarded to successful
applicants, and rent at the field station is free.
- Funds are available to support research and travel to attend a scientific
conference.
A sample of some of the potential student projects for 2010 includes:
a.. Searching for the lost pollinators of
New York City
b.. Impact of an invasive
species on local mosquito species
c..
Evolutionary genetics and genomics of bacteria
d.. Hoot Song Function in the
Stripe-throated Wren
e.. Impact of an invasive species on local mosquito species
f.. Molecular quantification of tick pathogens and their activity
g.. Benthic algae in transported organic matter in small streams
h.. Genetics of evolutionary changes in flowering time
i.. The food web of
temporary forest ponds
j.. The evolution of
transposable elements in bacterial pathogens
k.. Effects of an invasive alga on nutrient dynamics in a recreational lake
l.. Biological control of arthropods that transmit disease
Successful candidates will be matched with scientists with similar research
interests. Core program activities include the design and execution of
independent, closely mentored research projects, and participation in
mini-courses and weekly seminars. Through these activities, students will learn
the fundamentals of experimental design, use of the scientific literature, data
collection and analysis, and oral presentation.
- Applications can be obtained by contacting us by email:
,
or by phone:
914-273-3078, ext. 10.
- For details on the program and a list of research areas available this summer
for students, see:
** Applications are due February 19, 2010