Biosphere 2 Summer Research Program

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Title: Biosphere 2 Earth Systems Research for Environmental Solutions

The Biosphere 2 program provides 10 undergraduates an opportunity to conduct guided research in environmental and Earth systems science at a leading and unique research institution. Students will be selected from across the country to participate in the program. Selected students participate in a variety of activities that will help them pursue a career in environmental sciences.

Students conduct their own research under a mentor, interact with other participants and scientists, and present research findings in a formal poster symposium setting. Unique components of the Biosphere 2 REU experience are interaction with the public visitors to Biosphere 2 and training in effective outreach related to student research topics. Additionally, students participate in professional development workshops, an ethics-in-science workshop, and field trips to local attractions.

The program runs from June 5 to August 11.

Benefits include:

Stipends of $5,000 for the 10-week research internship

Housing on the Biosphere 2 campus

$500 to cover travel costs to and from Tucson, AZ

A food allowance

Undergraduate students from a wide range

of disciplines and interests including:

biological sciences,

environmental science

ecology,

plant sciences,

hydrology,

soil science,

geology,

atmospheric science,

mathematics and statistics,

physics,

chemistry and biochemistry,

and computer science and electrical engineering

are encouraged to apply.

For more program details, check the web site linked below.

For help with polishing your application and/or personal statement, please contact Janet McGlynn, mcglynn@umbc.edu