REU Site: Research Experiences in Ecology and Physiological Ecology in Alaska

这个REU网站旨在积极吸引本科生在阿拉斯加中南部的生态学和生理生态学领域进行教师指导的独立研究。每年将选出8名学生参加为期10周的暑期课程。阿拉斯加作为高纬度生态研究的自然实验室所提供的机会是无与伦比的。该计划旨在对本科生的研究生教育和科学职业产生积极影响。它将以四个主要目标为指导：1)帮助学生培养批判性思维技能，2)提高学生追求科学职业的兴趣，并让学生直接参与围绕研究生院和职业选择的讨论，3)提高学生作为研究人员的独立性，4)吸引各种各样的学生加入该计划。该计划的结构将使学生参与科学调查的各个方面，并通过直接接触阿拉斯加的生态和生理现象来激励他们。每周的研究研讨会，一系列的职业发展研讨会，以及各种实地考察和社会活动将促进学生的学习和发展。该计划将以一个研究研讨会结束，学生独立项目的结果将向学生同伴，同事和导师展示。鼓励来自代表性不足的少数群体和研究机会有限的机构的学生申请。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://biology.uaa.alaska.edu/reu.htm或联系David Pfeiffer博士（907）786-7762或afdcp@uaa.alaska.edu或Khrystyne Duddleston （afkd1@uaa.alaska.edu）。

ABSTRACTThis REU site is designed to actively engage undergraduates in faculty-mentored, independent research in the areas of Ecology and Physiological Ecology in south central Alaska. Each year a total of 8 students will be selected to participate in a 10-week summer program. The opportunities offered by Alaska as a natural laboratory for high latitude ecological studies are unparalleled. The program is intended to positively influence undergraduates toward postgraduate education and careers in the sciences. It will be guided by four main objectives: 1) to help students develop critical thinking skills, 2) to increase student interest in pursuing careers in sciences and to engage students directly in discussions surrounding graduate school and career options, 3) to increase student independence as researchers, and 4) to attract a diverse range of students into the program. The program will be structured to involve students in all aspects of scientific investigation and inspire them through direct exposure to ecological and physiology phenomena in Alaska. Weekly research seminars, a series of career development workshops, and a variety of fieldtrips and social activities will facilitate student learning and development. The program will conclude with a research symposium where the results of student independent projects will be presented to student peers, colleagues and mentors. Students from underrepresented minority groups and from institutions with limited opportunities for research are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit http://biology.uaa.alaska.edu/reu.htm or contact Dr. David Pfeiffer at (907) 786-7762 or afdcp@uaa.alaska.edu or Khrystyne Duddleston at afkd1@uaa.alaska.edu.