REU Site: Pollination Biology Research Experiences for Undergraduates

从2009年夏季开始，俄勒冈州立大学将为生物科学专业的本科生提供在自然生态系统和人工生态系统中进行授粉生物学比较研究的机会。在为期10周的项目中，每个学生将在三个生态多样化的栖息地进行一个单独的研究项目，比较本地蜜蜂传粉者的多样性和与当地植物群的动态相互作用。参与者将在科瓦利斯的主校区接受初步培训，学习与授粉生物学相关的研究技能，以及作为科学家的专业发展。在实施他们的独立研究项目之前，本科生将学习蜜蜂、花卉和栖息地的多样性，并熟练识别当地的蜜蜂和花卉。专业发展机会包括获得拨款写作和科学交流的经验。在第十周期间，参与者将在授粉生物学会议上向普通观众展示他们的研究成果。9名学生将从申请池中选出参加暑期课程。我们鼓励代表性不足群体的成员提出申请。申请人必须是美国公民或美国及其领土的永久居民。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://oregonstate.edu/~raos/或联系Sujaya Rao，电话：541-737-9038或sujaya@oregonstate.edu。

Oregon State University will offer undergraduates in biological sciences the opportunity to conduct comparative research in pollination biology in natural and manipulated ecosystems beginning summer 2009. During the 10-week program, each student will conduct an individual research project comparing native bee pollinator diversity and dynamic mutualistic interactions with local flora, at three ecologically diverse habitats. Participants will receive initial training on the main campus in Corvallis on research skills related to pollination biology, and on professional development as scientists. Prior to implementing their independent research project, undergraduates will learn about bees, flowers, and habitat diversity, and become skilled in identification of local bees and flowers. Professional development opportunities include gaining experience in grant writing and scientific communication. During the tenth week, participants will present their research results to a general audience at a Pollination Biology Conference. Nine students will be selected from the application pool for participation in the summer program. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and its territories. More information is available at http://oregonstate.edu/~raos/ or by contacting Sujaya Rao at 541-737-9038 or sujaya@oregonstate.edu.