REU Site: SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FOCUS (SURF): Climate Change, Global Warming and the Health of Texas Bays and Estuaries

2010年至2015年夏季，为10名学生提供为期10周的研究培训，该奖项授予了德克萨斯a&m大学科珀斯克里斯蒂分校。夏季本科生研究重点（SURF）研究气候变化和全球变暖对水生环境和周围陆地的影响。调查主题包括珊瑚白化、海洋酸化、水生物种数量减少、水生疾病、有害藻华、入侵物种、补救措施以及海湾和河口的健康。项目参与者（冲浪者）参与动手研究，由教师和同龄人指导，并接受道德和专业技能培训。这些因素产生了对科学的兴趣和对科学发现的热情，也提供了榜样和建立自信。招聘方法包括与教师亲自接触，并在国家列表服务器和NSF REU网站上发布。选择标准包括对学生申请论文、推荐信、职业规划、科学课程和GPA的评估。SURF鼓励少数民族学生和主要本科院校的学生申请。每年至少与学生联系两次，以跟踪他们的进展；他们也被鼓励加入SURF的Facebook页面。除了这些跟踪方法外，夏季还进行了三次调查。还使用了一个通用的评估工具。在一周的培训之后，标准的一周包括四天的实验室/实地研究和一天的小组研究伦理和专业活动。本课程向学生介绍负责任的研究行为、科学伦理、科学职业和专业技能，如制作海报、口头报告、撰写专业简历和研究生院的个人陈述。每位冲浪者在我们的冲浪研讨会上口头介绍他/她的研究。有关该计划的信息，请联系首席研究员凯文·斯特查尔博士，电话：361-825-5883或kevin.strychar@tamucc.edu。SURF的URL为www.sci.tamucc.edu/surf。

An award was made to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to provide research training for 10 weeks for 10 students, for the summers of 2010-2015. The Summer Undergraduate Research Focus (SURF) investigates climate change and global warming effects on the aquatic environment and surrounding landmasses. Topics of investigation include coral bleaching, ocean acidification, decreased populations of aquatic species, aquatic diseases, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, remediation efforts and the health of bays and estuaries. Program participants (SURFers) engage in hands-on research, are mentored by faculty and peers, and receive training in ethics and professional skills. These elements generate an interest in science and an enthusiasm for scientific discovery, as well as provide role models and build self-confidence. Recruitment methods include personal contact with faculty members and posting on national listservs and the NSF REU website. Selection criteria include evaluation of the student's application essay, letter of recommendation, career plans, science courses taken and GPA. SURF encourages applications from minority students and students at primarily undergraduate institutions. Students are contacted at least twice annually to track their progress; they are also encouraged to join the SURF Facebook page. In addition to these tracking methods, three surveys are conducted during the summer. A common assessment tool is also used. Following a one-week orientation, the standard week includes four days of laboratory/field research and one day of group Research Ethics and Professionalisms activities. SURFers are introduced to the responsible conduct of research, scientific ethics, careers in science and professional skills, such as poster preparation, oral presentations, writing professional resumes and personal statements for graduate school. Each SURFer delivers an oral presentation on his/her research at our SURF Symposium. For information on the program contact Kevin Strychar, Ph.D., the principal investigator, at 361-825-5883 or kevin.strychar@tamucc.edu. The SURF URL is www.sci.tamucc.edu/surf.