REU Site: Translational Ecology for Undergraduates

该REU网站奖授予位于纽约米尔布鲁克的卡里生态系统研究所，该研究所将在2016-2020年的夏季为10名学生提供12周的培训。学生们加入由100名科学家和工作人员组成的独特的卡里社区，以获得专注于转化生态学的生态研究的第一手经验。该计划交织：1)前沿独立研究-与导师科学家密切合作，学生确定问题，设计和开展研究，然后分析和呈现结果。2)反思性实践和训练-学生参加科学写作和统计/R讲习班，以及负责任的研究行为训练课程。3)翻译——学生参加交流工作坊，撰写“电梯演讲”和外行人友好的研究摘要。翻译生态学论坛展示了应用和翻译生态学的各种职业和方法。在分享科学项目中，学生们向青少年传授生态学知识，并通过教育反思翻译。本科一年级，二年级，三年级或大四第一学期的学生在线申请，并由项目主管根据他们喜欢的项目导师的意见选择。优先考虑从参与中获益最多的学生。预计将有50名学生，主要来自研究机会有限的学校，在5年期间接受该计划的培训。卡里REU学生通过出版物，演讲和为该领域带来新的见解，为生态学领域做出贡献。该计划对学生的教育和职业有重大影响。近四分之三的参与者曾就读研究生院，90%的人现在从事科学、教育或与环境相关的工作。由生物基础设施司（生物科学理事会）资助的所有REU项目使用的通用网络评估工具将用于确定培训计划的有效性。学生完成其他项目调查，并回复通过NSF报告系统自动发送的电子邮件，每年都会联系校友，记录长期成果。更多信息请访问http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program，或PI: Alan R. Berkowitz博士，（845）677-7600 x311, berkowitza@caryinstitute.org或Co-PI: Shannon LaDeau博士，（845）677-7600 x204, ladeaus@caryinstitute.org

This REU Site award to the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, located in Millbrook, NY, will support the training of 10 students for 12 weeks during the summers of 2016-2020. Students join the unique Cary community of 100 scientists and staff to gain first-hand experience in ecological research with a focus on Translational Ecology. The program interweaves: 1) Cutting Edge Independent Research - working closely with a mentor scientist students identify questions, design and carry out research, and then analyze and present results. 2) Reflective Practice and Training - students attend Scientific Writing and Statistics/R Workshops, as well as a course in Responsible Conduct of Research training. 3) Translation -- students participate in a Communication Workshop, and write "elevator speeches" and lay-friendly research summaries. The Forum on Translational Ecology showcases a diversity of careers and approaches to applying and translating ecology. In the Sharing Science Program, students teach ecology to youngsters and reflect on translation through education. Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors apply on-line, and are selected by project directors with input from the mentor of their preferred project. Preference is given to students who stand to benefit most from participation. It is anticipated that a total of 50 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities, will be trained in the program over the 5-year period. Cary REU students contribute to the field of ecology through publications, presentations, and bringing new insights to the field. The program has significant impact on students' education and career. Nearly three quarters of past participants attended graduate school and 90% now work in science, education or an environment-related job.A common web-based assessment tool used by all REU programs funded by the Division of Biological Infrastructure (Directorate for Biological Sciences) will be used to determine the effectiveness of the training program. Students complete other program surveys and respond to an automatic email sent via the NSF reporting system, and alumni are contacted every year to document longer-term outcomes. More information is available at http://www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program, or from PI: Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, (845) 677-7600 x311, berkowitza@caryinstitute.org or Co-PI: Dr. Shannon LaDeau, (845) 677-7600 x204, ladeaus@caryinstitute.org