Undergrad Research Oppurtunity

Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) is pleased to announce the 2009 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program on Ecology in Human Dominated Landscapes, funded by the National Science Foundation and Miami University. This is an exciting paid summer research opportunity for undergraduate students. For your information, here are a few details regarding our program:


8 positions at our REU site
10 weeks between May 18 and July 31, 2009


This REU site focuses on collaborative research in ecology in Human-Dominated Landscapes. Students will be immersed in their own research projects, each of which is part of a larger team of students and faculty. Each student will receive:


$4200 stipend
Free housing
Travel to and from Miami University
Funds to use for their research
12 credit hours, tuition-free and transferable


We desire undergraduates with interest in ecology and environmental science from any institution. Prior coursework in ecology and/or environmental science is recommended and we prefer students who are entering their junior or senior years. Each participant must be enrolled as an undergraduate student the following fall semester to qualify for our program. Students must also be US citizens or permanent residents. Miami University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed starting February 1, 2009. For more information, visit the web at http://www.muohio.edu/ecoreu or contact the REU coordinator: Tammy McPeek, Department of Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056; 513-529-3119; ecoreu@muohio.edu).


David J. Berg, Professor
Department of Zoology
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-3174
513-529-6900 (fax)

bergdj@muohio.edu