REU Site: Ecology and Physiological Ecology at the University of Alaska Anchorage

阿拉斯加安克雷奇大学获得本科生研究经验（REU）奖，将在2013-2015年夏季为30名学生提供为期10周的研究培训。该计划旨在积极吸引本科生参与阿拉斯加中南部生态学和生理生态学领域的教师指导的独立研究。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进入该计划。该计划旨在让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。随着课程的进展，学生们将被指导提高独立性。每周的研究研讨会，一系列的职业发展研讨会，包括研究中的道德和负责任的行为，以及各种实地考察和社会活动，促进学生的学习和发展。该项目以学生研究研讨会结束。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是招聘工作的目标。跟踪学生，以确定他们对学术研究领域的持续兴趣，他们的职业道路，以及研究经历的持久影响。有关该计划的信息将通过各种方式进行评估，包括使用REU通用评估工具。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://uaa.alaska.edu/reu/，或联系PI （David Pfeiffer博士afdcp@uaa.alaska.edu）或co-PI （Khrystyne dudleston博士afkd1@uaa.alaska.edu）。

A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sites award has been made to the University of Alaska Anchorage that will provide research training for 30 students, for 10 weeks during the summers of 2013-2015. The program is designed to actively engage undergraduates in faculty-mentored, independent research in the areas of Ecology and Physiological Ecology in South-central Alaska. 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 is 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 is structured to involve students in all aspects of scientific investigation and inspire them through direct exposure to ecological and physiology phenomena in Alaska. Students are mentored toward increased independence as the program progresses. Weekly research seminars, a series of career development workshops that include a focus on ethics and responsible conduct in research, and a variety of fieldtrips and social activities facilitate student learning and development. The program concludes with a student research symposium. Students from underrepresented minority groups and from institutions with limited opportunities for research are targeted during recruiting efforts. Students are tracked to determine their continued interest in their academic field of study, their career paths, and the lasting influences of the research experience. Information about the program will be assessed by various means, including use of an REU common assessment tool. More information is available by visiting http://uaa.alaska.edu/reu/ , or by contacting the PI (Dr. David Pfeiffer at afdcp@uaa.alaska.edu) or the co-PI (Dr. Khrystyne Duddleston at afkd1@uaa.alaska.edu.)