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Ecology, Evolution, and Genomics of Grassland Organisms (Konza Prairie REU)
| Primary Institution: | Kansas State University |
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| City: | Manhattan |
| State: | KS |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Biology Ecology Evolution Genomics |
| Description: | Konza Prairie REU provides research experiences and professional development for talented undergraduate students in the biological sciences. Students will gain practical research skills in molecular techniques, field methods, and experimental design by conducting independent projects under the guidance of experienced research scientists. Other activities of our REU Site Program are designed for professional development of the undergraduate participants. A weekly seminar in Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics will educate students about current questions in ecology and evolutionary biology, and will expose them to cutting-edge techniques used in genomic studies of grassland organisms. During field trips, the REU students will visit important natural areas and museum collections in the state of Kansas. Students will develop skills in public speaking by presenting project results as oral presentations at a Research Symposium at the conclusion of the summer program. At the end of the program students will present their results in a Research Symposium. |
| Stipend: | $4500 |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 03/01 |
| Job Website: | http://www.k-state.edu/bsanderc/reu/ |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Dr. Bruce A. Snyder Kansas State University Division of Biology, 116 Ackert Hall Manhattan, KS 66056-4901 Phone: 785-532-2430 Fax: 785-532-6653 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Dr. Ari Jumpponen Kansas State University Division of Biology, 116 Ackert Hall Manhattan, KS 66056-4901 Phone: 785-532-6751 |
