Program Information

General Information

Miami University's Summer 2008 REU Program in Ecology and Environmental Science focuses on "The Ecology of Human-Dominated Landscapes." The program is funded by a grant received from The National Science Foundation and by Miami University.

Eight undergraduate students will be selected to conduct individual research projects with faculty mentors. The program's research will involve faculty from the Departments of Botany, Geology, Geography, Mathematics & Statistics, Microbiology, Zoology and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. For information regarding research conducted during past summers, please see links, Summer 2002 , Summer 2003, Summer 2004, Summer 2005, Summer 2006, and Summer 2007.

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in any U.S. undergraduate college or university and must be a United States citizen or permanent resident. Students must have taken introductory courses in biology or the environmental sciences. A course in ecology is recommended but not required. Women and minority students are encouraged to apply. Miami University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Program Dates

Each student will conduct research over a 10-week period between May and August 2008.

Stipend & Travel Expenses

All students will receive a $4200 stipend. Expenses will be reimbursed for travel to and from Oxford.

Tuition

Students will receive 12 semester credit hours; tuition costs are covered by the REU program. Moreover, students will not be responsible for any associated fees (i.e., Miami University general fees).

Housing

Students will stay in Miami University's dormitories at no cost. Two students will reside in each dormitory room. Each room is air-conditioned, has a small refridgerator, and contains both phone and internet connection. In addition, students residing in the dormitory will have access to a shared kitchenette and pots & pans (provided by ECO-REU), with which students can prepare meals. The Office of Student Housing and Meal Plan Services has an Envoy meal plan you can purchase.

Deadlines

Apply NOW.  We will begin reviewing applications February 1, 2008. Howver, you may continue to send them in after that date.

Contact Information
Dr. Ann Rypstra, Program Director
Department of Zoology
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Phone: (513) 529-3176 or (513) 785-3238
Email: ecoreu@muohio.edu