Ecology, Evolution, and Genomics of Grassland Organisms (Konza Prairie REU)

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Description: Konza Prairie REU provides research experiences and professional development for talented undergraduate students in the biological sciences. Students will gain practical research skills in molecular techniques, field methods, and experimental design by conducting independent projects under the guidance of experienced research scientists. Other activities of our REU Site Program are designed for professional development of the undergraduate participants. A weekly seminar in Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics will educate students about current questions in ecology and evolutionary biology, and will expose them to cutting-edge techniques used in genomic studies of grassland organisms. During field trips, the REU students will visit important natural areas and museum collections in the state of Kansas. Students will develop skills in public speaking by presenting project results as oral presentations at a Research Symposium at the conclusion of the summer program. At the end of the program students will present their results in a Research Symposium.

Application Deadline: 3/1/2010

Program Dates: 6/1/2010 - 8/6/2010

Funds International Students: No

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This Program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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