KBS REU Site- Understanding biological responses to global change in a field station community

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Academic Level:
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Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
Join a dynamic group of students and faculty for an authentic field research experience!

-Learn the process of research: reading literature, formulating questions and hypotheses, designing a study, writing a research proposal, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting your results as a research poster.

-Explore if a career in research is a good choice for you.

-Participate in our R programming language workshop to learn how to analyze and visualize data.

-Build references for your application to graduate school or other professional programs.

-Learn more about how to apply for graduate school and fund your graduate experience.

-Participate in professional development seminars that will prepare you to think broadly about STEM career options.

-Enjoy swimming, kayaking, volleyball and more!

Benefits:

-$7000 stipend + room & board at KBS- note that our dining hall will not be open for regular service. We provide a weekly grocery stipend and all apartments are equipped with kitchens

-Up to $600 to cover transportation to and from KBS (note MSU can only reimburse drivers up to $500 in mileage)

-Up to $250 for research expenses


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


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