Eligibility: Any undergraduate majoring in one of the natural sciences or psychology.
Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2009.
Obligations: A final written report and an oral presentation or a poster of the research accomplished must be given at the spring undergraduate research symposium held on the Gustavus campus.
Grant Size: The grant request must be supported by a detailed budget. While the committee will entertain any justified request, the usual maximum is $450.00. These funds are expected to be used for supplies; equipment purchases must have a separate justification. Stipends are not allowed.
To Apply: Each student and faculty advisor should prepare a well written document of two - three pages, containing a description of the background (with references), methodology, time frame for completion of the work, and detailed budget. Justification for each item in the budget is necessary. The document should be typed and the budget should be on a separate page. The student should do the actual writing of the proposal but it is quite acceptable to work closely with the faculty supervisor in the early drafts and in the final revision.
The application will identify the student(s) applying and the faculty supervisor. In the main body of the proposal, explain the proposed work and put it into the context of what is presently known. Tell what experiments you plan to do and what you hope they will show. Do not assume that the evaluators are familiar with your research area. The committee will give priority to those proposals that state a clear research goal that attempts to answer a question. Proposals seeking funds for repeating the work of others will be funded if the work is appropriate to longer range research projects.
The budget page should be a carefully prepared itemization of the costs you believe will be encountered. Some freedom exists to change budget lines later but you should, in this proposal, defend the estimates you project.
Send six (6) copies of the proposal to: Dr. John Lammert, Sigma Xi Research Committee, Biology Department, or drop them off in NHS 221-J. The committee will respond as quickly as possible but no later than two weeks after your submission. Please note that most faculty have some independent study funds available to them so it is not necessary to wait until a response before beginning your work. Occasionally, proposals will need to be revised and submitted for a second review.
Project expenses must be incurred and reimbursed during the fiscal year (June 1st - May 31st) in which the award is made.
For more information, contact Dean of the College Mariangela Maguire
at 933-7541 or mmaguire@gustavus.edu.
The NCAA awards 125 scholarships each year to senior student-athletes who have excelled both academically and athletically and who plan to enroll in graduate or professional studies. Leadership qualities are also taken into consideration. Student athletes must be nominated for these awards.
Nominations are made by coaches through the faulty athletic representative.
Advisor: Jim Welsh
Department of Geology, Nobel Hall Room 124A
933-7335; email: welsh@gac.edu
Gustavus is proud to announce eight internship positions with the Mayo Scholars Program, a new internship program affiliated with the Mayo Office of Intellectual Property, Mayo Medical Ventures, The MN Private College Consortium, and the Medtronic Foundation. The internships are designed to give students first-hand research and marketability experience with leading inventors and researchers employed by Mayo. At this time, Gustavus has been granted a Pharmacogenomic Discoveries project requiring 3 to 4 economics students and 4 to 5 science students to conduct SWOT analyses for several US patents pending. Ideally, the projects will start as soon as possible and conclude by early March. All students are required to present their findings at a conference at Mayo Clinic in Rochester on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12.
Questions, including a detailed project description, can be directed to Brian Koeneman at 7532 or koeneman@gac.edu, or Sanjive Qazi, Biology Department at sqazi@gac.edu . This opportunity it open to Juniors and Seniors only, Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Students must register for a semester internship credit and/or a January Interim Experience Career Exploration. Student should address cover letters and resumes:
John Meslow, Program Coordinator Mayo Scholars Internship Program
c/o Brian Koeneman Internship Director
Gustavus Adolphus St. Peter, MN 56082
Related story from the MN Private Colleges News, "Mayo Scholars Program provides unique research experience."
University of Minnesota
I am a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota and am looking for an Undergraduate to work with me on a summer research project this summer. I am looking for motivated undergraduates majoring in biology, chemistry, geology, environmental science or related disciplines who are interested in pursuing a career in ecology or environmental science. Previous research experience is a plus, but not necessary. The undergraduate will have the opportunity to create a poster for the University of Minnesota’s Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium and work with me on writing up the results of our research for publication.
My broad interest is in ecosystem ecology and my dissertation focuses on the movement of dissolved carbon and nitrogen within tundra hillslopes. This summer I will examine spatial patterns of dissolved organic matter biodegradability within and among hillslopes with differing glaciation histories in Alaskan tundra by 1) characterizing the chemical composition of dissolved organic matter (an important control on biodegradability) and 2) determining rates of microbial dissolved organic matter decomposition.
I am looking for an undergraduate to work with me for six from June 27th, 2008 until August 11th, 2008, although exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible. The project will involve a 2 week trip to the North Slope, Alaska in early-mid July to collect soil samples. During this trip we will be working nearly every day for long hours in sometimes harsh conditions (sun, heat, snow, mosquitoes, etc.) and we will be staying at Toolik Field Station (a remote field station 350 miles north of Fairbanks, AK). The rest of the summer we will be working in the lab on the University of Minnesota Saint Paul Campus setting up incubations and running chemical analyses (approximately 40 hours/wk). Pay will be as a stipend of approximately $400/wk for the 6 week period.
Please send a letter of interest and a 2 page CV with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for 2-3 references to Kyle Whittinghill (whittinghill@stthomas.edu). In your letter of interest please address your willingness and ability to work in remote settings as well as your future career goals. References should be from professors or supervisors who have worked with you in a lab and/or outdoor setting if possible. Review of applications will begin April 1st and continue until a suitable applicant is found.
REU site at Bradley University in Peoria, IL
Undergraduates will participate in an intensive, 10-week program in ecological research that integrates multiple disciplines and approaches. Students will develop an independent research project in an area of their interest through collaboration with a mentor. Previous research has included forest and wetland ecology, invasive species, river ecosystem health, and the effects of land-use change on soil and plants. Participants will receive training in techniques necessary to carry out their research, as well as engage in weekly talks about broader scientific topics and ethical practices. Projects will culminate in a final report and presentation of results at an end-of-summer scientific colloquium.
Students will receive a $3500 fellowship stipend, $1000 food stipend, free on-campus housing, and travel funds. Minority and female students are strongly encouraged to apply. More information is available on this website http://www.bradley.edu/academics/las/bio/research/REUHome.htm or by contacting Dustin Herrmann at dherrmann@mail.bradley.edu.
Program particulars are as follows:
REU participants will :
The selection of REU participants will be based on:
REU site at the Camden campus of Rutgers University
We are looking for undergraduates who have a strong interest in ecology or forestry to participate in an NSF funded project in the New Jersey pine barrens and in commercial forests in Finland.
The object of the project is to provide education and research experience to undergraduate students by becoming involved in parts of two projects investigating the effects of forest manipulations on forest floor vegetation and changes in soil processes. The project is related to a tree thinning and experimental forest floor manipulations in the NJ pine barrens designed to convert the understory from an ericaceous shrub community to one dominated by grasses and sedges. The project in Finland is related to forest harvesting and the removal of non-timber post-harvest residues for biofuels.
Students will be expected to attend meetings in Rutgers University in the spring of each year to get to know each other and to learn about the details of the projects and life and forestry in Finland. During the summer, students will spend time in Finland to participate in the research there and time in the NJ pine barrens in the spring and fall participating in the project there. Each student will have a specific sub-set of research protocols to focus on, but all will be made aware of the overall research agenda.
Women and minority students are encouraged to apply. Please apply to Dr. John Dighton (dighton@camden.rutgers.edu) with a letter stating your reasons for applying and any research experience you have had, particularly if it relates to forestry or soil ecology. For more information go to www.reupines.camden.rutgers.edu or contact Dr. Heike Bücking (biology) or Dr. Georgia Arbuckle-Keil (chemistry) (reupines@camden.rutgers.edu)
Applications due December 5, 2008.
NSF-REU Opportunity The River Basins Research Initiative at Furman University
The River Basins Research Initiative ( RBRI ) summer research program is an intensive 10-week research experience for undergraduates. The RBRI is integral to the research of an interdisciplinary team of faculty members from Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biology, and Chemistry, with students working with these faculty members every day of the summer as part of a collaborative team. Our goal is to transform you from a student to a colleague and produce publishable results. Students will receive a stipend of $3500 plus free apartment-style housing.
Typically the first two weeks involve training in the field and laboratory techniques we use in our research along with faculty and student teams working to develop testable research plans that will guide the student's work throughout the remainder of the summer. All field and laboratory work is done by the students with faculty assistance so all students get intensive hands-on research experience. Research is done in teams working on a specific problem, such as determining the source of nitrates in urban headwaters or determining the impact of urban land cover on fish health. Our extensive experience working with over 200 undergraduate students indicates that by mid-summer, you will have experienced growth and increased confidence in your ability to do field work and laboratory analyses. About this time, most students take control of the research, moving from asking "what should I do?" to asking "can we talk about an idea I have?" The second half of the summer program puts greater emphasis on analyzing and interpreting results, though field and laboratory work continues. Typically, the last two weeks of the summer focus on interpretation of results and preparation of a draft abstract that will be submitted to a professional meeting.
During the summer you will also get practice in public communication. We have journal clubs that meet each Friday in which each student presents at least one paper during the summer. Your research team will also present a mid-summer report and a final presentation of results to the entire research group and guests.
Most students continue working on the research upon return to their home institution. Abstract deadlines are typically in December for the Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the Geological Society of America and the Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists, the two meetings at which most of our students present. You are free to use the data for a senior thesis or honors project as well. Nearly all of our 200 plus students have presented their work at professional meetings, usually with one or more student co-authors. A list of all abstracts and papers published by RBRI is located here. For more details and the online application form, please see the following website:
http://rbri.furman.edu If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to brannon.andersen@furman.edu.
Program not offered in 2009.
The University of South Alabama
Participants receive free housing on campus, a stipend of $375/week, a $100/week meal allowance and limited travel expenses.
This is a great opportunity for students who have an interest in research and plan to continue their education in graduate school after graduation.
The University of South Alabama offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate research program sponsored by the National Science Foundation to work for 10 weeks over the summer semester in the area of "Structure and Function of Proteins". Students accepted to the program must have a strong interest in basic research, and are expected to work full time in their projects under the direction of faculty advisors. For information about the program and individual projects as well as to download the application forms, please visit our web site at: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/biomedical/ucur/index.htm
Important informationApplications due March 6, 2009.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RISE is jointly sponsored by two of the nation's leading public research institutions -- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). We have a vibrant campus, conveniently located only an hour from New York City and Philadelphia. We choose 20-25 outstanding college undergraduates to participate in cutting edge research in the sciences, math, and engineering under the guidance of prominent faculty mentors. You earn a substantial stipend and live in free on-campus housing. For mor information visit http://rise.rutgers.edu.
Exciting Science: Our research spans the biomedical, physical and behavioral sciences, math, and engineering. In the biosciences, we offer an umbrella program, http://lifesci.rutgers.edu/~molbiosci/, and are home to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the Stem Cell Institute of New Jersey. Cutting-edge interdisciplinary opportunities include three IGERT programs: Biointerfaces (www.igert.rutgers.edu), NanoPharmaceutical Science & Engineering, http://igertnanopharma.rutgers.edu/, and Perceptual Sciences, http://perceptualscience.rutgers.edu/. We also offer strong programs in environmental and marine sciences, food and nutritional sciences, and ecology.
We especially encourage you to apply if you are:
Admission to RISE is highly competitive.
Applications due January 30, 2009.
US Department of Energy
Are you interested in conducting research at the US Department of Energy's largest multi-purpose laboratory? Do you know someone who would be an excellent intern, participating in world-class research with world-class scientists? Would you like to get paid to learn? Are you interested in expanding your resumé? Would you like to gain research experience before entering the workforce or graduate school?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you should visit www.scied.science.doe.gov to learn more about the following programs:
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program
Community College Institute (CCI) Program
Pre-Service Teacher (PST) Program
Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program
Standard Eligibility Requirements:
Must have earned a high school diploma or GED - Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program - Must have completed at least one semester of college - Must have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA - Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident - Must have coverage under a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to secure insurance coverage before arriving at the appointment site.
APPLY ONLINE NOW~ www.scied.science.doe.gov
Must submit Two Letters of Recommendation
ORNL Education Program Contacts:
Ebony Vauss, (865) 576-3426, ebony.vauss@orau.org
Terry Howard, (865) 241-6395, terry.howard@orau.org
Applications due February 1, 2009.
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY - CORPUS CHRISTI
The SURF provides college students, who have demonstrated an interest in science, with the opportunity to experience research. It is designed to increase student motivation to pursue graduate education leading to science careers.Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, each student has the opportunity to learn the basic skills necessary to contribute to a research effort. SURF is a 10 week program which runs from the last week of May to the last week of July. The program is offered to college students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who are contemplating graduate studies in the sciences. Preference is given to women and minority students, to students at community colleges and primarily at undergraduate institutions. There is a total stipend of $4,000 (before taxes) for the ten weeks of the program.Partial travel allowance is paid along with food subsidy. For more information visit www.sci.tamucc.edu/surf.
Applications due March 2, 2009.
NEBRASKA REDOX BIOLOGY CENTER
The Nebraska Summer Research Program offers qualified undergraduates the chance to work with faculty whose expertise is closely related to the students' academic interests and career goals. This intensive summer research experience previews graduate school life while also providing many benefitsincluding travel, stipend and living expenses. The Fellowship includes a $4,000-$5,000 stipend for a ten week program beginning June 1 through August 7, 2008. Included are free on-campus housing and parking and full meals program. Open to students that have a minimum of 3.0 GPA; a U. S. citizen/or permanent resident; current sophomore or junior standing; and a strong interst in graduate programs. For more information visit http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/
Students with a strong interest in graduate programs are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applications due March 2, 2009.
Harvard Forest research in Ecology
The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an opportunity for students to participate in on-going research at the Harvard Forest. Harvard Forest research focuses on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems, including global warming, hurricanes, forest harvesting, and invasive organisms. Researchers come from many disciplines, and specific projects center on population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, aquatic ecology, biochemistry, soil science, ecophysiology, and atmosphere-biosphere exchanges.
Students participate in ongoing research projects with researchers from Harvard University, University of New Hampshire, Marine Biological Laboratory, Ecosystem Center and other collaborators. Responsibilities may include field sampling, laboratory studies, data analysis and scientific writing. In addition, students attend given by nationally known scientists and workshops on career and graduate school preparation.
At the end of the summer, students develop their research results, prepare an abstract, and present their findings at a student research symposium. For more information visit. http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu
To apply visit http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/education/reu/reu.html for the on-line application.
Applications due first Friday in February.
2009 SMITHSONIAN FELLOWSHIP
In-residence fellowships at the museums, research institutes and offices of the Smithsonian Institution. Also Internship opportunities. See the web site http://www.si.edu/ofg/
WILLOWBROOK WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
Fellowships in Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation from the Willowbrook Wildlife Foundation, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
5 positions available: Keeper Fellowship (2), Veterinary Technician Fellowship, Education
Fellowship, Project Fellowship. All Fellowship positions are 40 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks and must be completed sometime between May and September 2009. For more information visit http://www.dupageforest.com/employment/employment.html
For more information and applications
email Kathe Woeltje.
UNIVERSTIY OF WISCONSIN
In the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program, students do independent research projects with faculty mentors for ten weeks in one of seven research areas:These seven disciplinary clusters are intellectually woven together at weekly meetings in an interdisciplinary learning community through evolutionary theory and the research process. In addition to meeting with the interdisciplinary group, students prepare research proposals, final papers, and oral presentations summarizing their work. Students also have the opportunity to explore the UW and Madison. This is a program administered through the Center for Biology Education. The program provides a stipend of $4,250, full support for travel, housing, health insurance (if needed), and a partial food allowance. Students have access to all campus libraries and facilities. There are no fees or tuition costs. For more information visit http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/srp-bio/index.html.
Applications due February 15, 2009.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE (REU) PROGRAM AT UNIV. OF ARIZONA
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.
Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Fpr more information visit http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5047.
Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
Be aware that there are many different opportunities in each of the subdisciplines of biology, including interdisciplinary programs in environmental science, neurobiology and biochemistry. Also, the positions exist in many places throughout the U.S. (who wouldn't want an all expense paid position in places like U of CA San Diego, U of Hawaii, Harvard Forest, Smithsonian Institute, Rocky Mtn Biological Lab or just down the street at the U of MN?). Gustavus students that have participated in these programs rave about them. You are excellent candidates, especially if you have even an inkling that you would like to attend graduate school some day.
Application due June 5, 2009.
INSTITUTE FOR TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY IN DOMINICA, WEST INDIES
The 4-week summer program started every June. Participants learned by doing. Engaged in a variety of field laboratories and spending many hours in the sea, students completed a comprehensive course in marine biology. Conservation issues were discussed with resources users and managers such as fishermen, agro-processors, and policy makers. Field excursions are carried out throughout the island. After completion you will recieve college credit. Apply Now at www.itme.org/apply.htm.
SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY IN PHILADELPHIA, PA,
Undergraduate Fellows receive summer stipends of $5000, in addition to free University housing, and during the academic year they can also be paid up to $5000. To be eligible for the Fellowships, students must be involved in research in Biology or Environmental Science with a participating faculty member. Graduate Fellows must be accepted into the Biology Department Graduate Program. All NSF GK-12 Fellows must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States.
The SJU GK-12 and LINKS program involves a partnership with the Wagner Free Institute of Science (WFIS) as well as the School District of Philadelphia. Fellows will work with WFIS children’s educators and elementary school teachers to develop and present science lessons to children in grades 1-6. The lessons are organized into semester-long units, generally with Environmental Science themes. Fellows and their SJU faculty mentors serve as content resources for the WFIS educators and the public school teachers, and they are role models and teachers for the children. WFIS educators and public school teachers help Fellows become familiar with pedagogical methods in K-6 education and with the special educational needs of urban minority children. No prior experience with K-6 education is required, but reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multicultural team are necessary.
Fellows receive training during a weeklong workshop in August, and they are also involved in training sessions throughout the academic year. They meet weekly with the GK-12 director and at some meetings will be expected to lead discussions on topics relevant to their GK-12 activities. Fellows prepare documentation of lessons presented, develop instructional materials, and participate in ongoing assessment activities of the program. GK-12 guidelines require that Fellows spend at least 15 hours per week on their GK-12 duties, with at least 10 hrs in the classroom. For graduate Fellows, these duties replace the lab preparation and teaching duties normally performed as a part of paid assistantships. For more information visit http://www.sju.edu/gk12/pages/apply.html, or contact mbergers@sju.edu.
Applications due April 1, 2009.
Bruce F. Vento Science Educator Scholarship
Applicants must be students from the 4th Congressional District in Minnesota, and they must be enrolling in the final two years of post-secondary education for a degree in science teaching. The scolarship is up to $5,000, renewable for one yearr. For more information visit http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org
Applications due June 15, 2009.
The National Academies
Advisors to the Nation on Science, Engineering, and Medicine have a wide range of scholarships available. See the list of Fellowships & Scholarships at http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/
Univerisity of Colorado at Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder offers some undergraduate research opportunities. For more information & application materials for the MCD Biology Ph.D. program at the U. of CO, Boulder see: http://mcdb.colorado.edu
U. S. Army
If you're enrolled in an ADA-accredited D.D.S. or D.M.D. program, you may be eligible to receive our full-tuition scholarship program for up to four years. You'll also receive money for books and academic fees, plus a monthly stipend of $1,900. During academic breaks, you'll train alongside other U.S. Army Health Care professionals. Qualifying dental students are also eligible to receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus. For more information visit http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/dental/corps_benefits.jsp
Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT offers paid internships in fields related to genomics and bioinformatics, immunology, ecology, and the like. For more information visit http://www.rit.edu/~gtfsbi/Symp/summer.htm.
