The Sevilleta LTER is seeking applicants for Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU). Application deadline is March 20, 2009. We will be
looking for 10 REU students for the Summer of 2009.

This interdisciplinary REU Site Program at the Sevilleta LTER in central
New Mexico will train ten undergraduate students who will conduct
independent research under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology and
Earth and Planetary Sciences. The summer program includes a seminar
series, a journal club, an annual symposium, professional development
workshops, ethics training, and fieldtrips. Students will conduct
independent research at the Sevilleta, and present results at the annual
research symposium. They will also attend a weekly seminar and journal
club, and interact with visiting speakers. The program includes faculty in
ecology, the geosciences, and meteorology. Working at the LTER site
invites close interactions among students, faculty, and graduate students.
Students will have numerous opportunities to share ideas and explore
issues within and across disciplines. A goal is to increase the number of
students, particularly underrepresented minorities, pursuing careers in
bio-geosciences. The program will provide exposure to a large,
multidisciplinary research program, inspire students to continue into
professional careers, and prepare students for the rigors of graduate
school, professional research, and responsible citizenship. The program
exemplifies the integration of research and education. As students conduct
research, they will learn how to be a scientist, along with many
technical, methodological and ethical issues that arise in scientific
research.

Lodging and laboratory space for REU students will be provided by the
University of New Mexico Sevilleta Field Station at NO COST. In addition,
candidates chosen will receive a stipend of $4500 during the 11-week
summer program (June1-August 14 2009). We will also refund travel costs
to and from the UNM Sevilleta Field Station up to $500.

Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their
undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as
the applicant is interested in conservation biology and ecology. Students
are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by Summer
2009. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges,
students that are the first member of their family to attend college,
non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented
groups. Students must be U.S. Citizens.
Application information can be found by visiting http://sev.lternet.edu/REU

If you have questions or need additional information please contact:

Jennifer E. Johnson (jjohnson@sevilleta.unm.edu) or 575.838.3015
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Jennifer E. Johnson, M.S.
Research Scientist 1
Sevilleta LTER REU/Intern Coordinator
P.O. Box 611
Socorro, NM 87801
Field Station: 505/864-1226
UNM: 505/277-6328
Cell: 575/838-3015
Fax: 505/864-7761