REU Site for GIS and Soil/Water Research

该奖项为俄克拉荷马州立大学地理学REU-Site提供支持。该项目涉及地理信息系统（GIS）在土壤和水研究问题中的应用。在导师的协助下，学生研究人员将负责：(1)概念化研究问题；(2)数据收集；(3)GIS与统计分析；(4)项目成果的解释和展示。项目主题领域的例子包括基于地理信息系统的磷和沉积物运输调查、评价城市发展的土壤和水限制以及区域蒸散研究。学生将有机会利用研究支持资源，包括ArcView认证，GPS培训和导师/同行研讨会。该奖项有助于基金会继续努力，通过积极的本科研究经历吸引有才华的学生进入科学事业。

This award provides support for an REU-Site in geography at Oklahoma State University. The project deals with applicdations of the geographic information system (GIS) to soil and water research problems. With the assistance of their mentors, student researchers will be responsible for: (1) conceptualizing a research question; (2) data collection, (3) GIS and statistical analysis; and (4) interpretation and presentation of project results. Examples of the topic areas for projects include GIS-based investigations of phosphorus and sediment transport, evaluating soil and water constraints on urban development, and studies of regional evapotranspiration. Students will have opportunities to take advantage of research support resources including ArcView Certification, GPS training, and mentor/peer seminars.This award contributes to the Foundation's continuing efforts to attract talented students into careers in science through active undergraduate research experiences.