REU Site: Translational Ecology for Undergraduates

这个REU网站奖给生态系统研究的卡里研究所，位于米尔布鲁克，纽约，将支持10名学生在2016年至2020年的夏天12周的培训。学生加入独特的卡里社区的100名科学家和工作人员获得生态研究的第一手经验，重点是转化生态学。该方案交织在一起：1）尖端独立研究-与导师科学家密切合作，学生确定问题，设计和开展研究，然后分析和展示结果。2)反思性实践和培训-学生参加科学写作和统计/R研讨会，以及研究培训的负责任行为课程。3)翻译-学生参加交流研讨会，并写“电梯演讲”和奠定友好的研究摘要。翻译生态学论坛展示了应用和翻译生态学的多种职业和方法。在共享科学项目中，学生们向青少年教授生态学，并通过教育反思翻译。本科新生、大三学生、大三学生或大四第一学期学生在线申请，并由项目主管根据他们首选项目的导师的意见进行选择。优先考虑那些从参与中受益最多的学生。预计共有50名学生，主要来自研究机会有限的学校，将在5年期间接受该方案的培训。卡里REU的学生通过出版物，演讲，并带来新的见解，该领域的生态领域作出贡献。该计划对学生的教育和职业产生了重大影响。近四分之三的过去的参与者参加了研究生院，90%现在在科学，教育或环境相关的工作。一个共同的基于网络的评估工具，由生物基础设施司（生物科学理事会）资助的所有REU计划将用于确定培训计划的有效性。学生完成其他计划调查，并通过NSF报告系统发送自动电子邮件，并每年与校友联系，以记录长期成果。更多信息请访问http：//www.caryinstitute.org/students/reu-program，或来自PI：Alan R.博士。Berkowitz，（845）677-7600 x311，berkowitza@caryinstitute.org或共同主要研究者：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