REU Site: Environmental Change in the Great Lakes Region: Atmosphere-Hydrosphere-Biosphere Interactions

这个跨学科的REU计划的主要目标是促进年轻科学家的多元化群体进入研究事业，这将产生可行的科学，以解决五大湖地区内复杂的环境问题。 五大湖拥有地球表面20%以上的淡水。 五大湖是我国的重要资源，随着对淡水需求的增加，今后只会变得更加宝贵。 这一宝贵资源的持续健康，以及对人类活动影响的进一步了解。 在五大湖地区吸取的经验教训可适用于全国其他淡水来源。 学生将在密歇根大学生物站度过九周时间，对生物圈-水圈-大气相互作用界面的主题进行研究。 该计划旨在提高STEM学科代表性不足群体的学生的保留率。参与者收到的广泛指导，加上导师对导师-学员关系重要性的认识，以及密歇根大学生物站的支持性和包容性文化，将创造一个环境，让学生获得作为科学家的信心，增加他们在STEM职业生涯中取得成功的可能性。 参与者将1）设计、实施、分析和报告自己的研究项目，2）参加一系列内容研讨会，3）参加专业发展研讨会，4）参加拓宽视角的活动。 主题，如研究伦理，数据管理，如何在研究生院取得成功，利用科学告知政策，科学传播将是学生专业发展的一部分。 REU网站旨在培养跨学科的思想家，培养下一代的研究同事。 潜在的研究项目将利用跨越大气化学，生态学，水文学和土壤科学学科的技能和数据。该网站由国防部与NSF REU计划合作支持。

The primary goal of this interdisciplinary REU program is to facilitate entry of a diverse group of young scientists into research careers that will produce actionable science to address complex environmental issues within the Great Lakes Region. The Great Lakes are home to over 20% of Earth's surface fresh water. The Great Lakes are vital resource for our country, and will only become more valuable in the future as demand for freshwater increases. The continued health of this precious resource with an increased understanding of the impacts of human activities. Lessons learned within the Great Lakes Region can be applied to other sources of fresh water throughout the nation. Students will spend nine weeks at the University of Michigan Biological Station conducting research on topics at the interface of biosphere-hydrospshere-atmosphere interactions. This program is aims to increase retention of students from underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. The extensive mentoring received by the participants, coupled with mentors' awareness of the importance of mentor-mentee relationships, and the supportive and inclusive culture at the University of Michigan Biological Station will create an environment where students gain confidence as scientists, increasing the likelihood that they will succeed in STEM careers. Participants will 1) design, conduct, analyze and report on their own research projects, 2) participate in a series of content workshops, 3) engage in professional development workshops and 4) participate in perspective broadening activities. Topics such as research ethics, data management, how to succeed in graduate school, using science to inform policy, and science communication will be part of the students professional development. The REU site aims to develop interdisciplinary thinkers and grow the next generation of research colleagues. Potential research projects will utilize skills and data that cut across the disciplines of atmospheric chemistry, ecology, hydrology, and soil science. This site is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program.