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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009Students Encouraged to Apply for NSF-Funded Research Program
The Biology Department currently has four openings remaining in its Undergraduate Research and Mentoring program, funded by the National Science Foundation to increase diversity within the scientific community. The two-year program prepares students for success in graduate programs related to aquatic biology and watershed ecology. Students from members of groups historically underrepresented in science and engineering are especially encouraged to apply. Participants receive a $12,000 stipend per year.
Qualified applicants will have a strong interest in graduate school in fields related to watershed or aquatic ecology, junior-level status, and a strong academic record. Students must submit applications, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay describing research interests and graduate school aspirations. Application deadline is Monday, March 9. Contact Christopher Pennuto, associate professor of biology and URM program director, 878-4105, for more information.
