Undergrad Researchers, Ecology of Human-Dominated Landscapes

Miami University is pleased to announce a new Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU) site, funded by the National Science Foundation and
Miami University. The REU site will provide support for 12 undergraduate
students per year in 2002, 2003 and 2004, to conduct research in ecology
and environmental science.

The site focuses on collaborative research on the Ecology of
Human-Dominated Landscapes. Thus, students will be immersed in research
projects that relate to society's impact on ecosystems, and each student
will conduct an individual reserch project within a team of other
students & faculty.

The program is based at Miami University's Ecology Research Center,
located in the small college town of Oxford, Ohio, and within an hour's
drive from downtown Cincinnati. Many habitats are available for
research, including old-growth and second-growth forest, old fields,
agro-ecosystems, urban areas, lakes, ponds and streams.

Each student will receive a competitive stipend, free housing, and funds
to cover travel and research costs. In addition, each student will earn
12 credits, tuition-free, which are transferable to their home
institution. Students will conduct field research during a 10-week
summer program and analyze their data and participate in web-based
research presentations during the following academic year. Students will
have financial support to attend and present their research at a
national scientific conference.

Undergraduates with interest in ecology and environmental science from
any institution are eligible for this program; prior coursework in
ecology and/or environmental science is recommended. Miami University
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women & minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed starting 1 March
2002.

For more information, visit our website, email, call, or write:

Ecology REU, Zoology,

Miami University,

Oxford, OH 45056