The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity. This is a 10 week summer program. The goal of this program is to provide
undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.
The program provides:
• High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology
in the field and/or lab • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains
Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP •
One-on-one and group mentoring from active research faculty in
multidisciplinary fields • Training in bioethics and other relevant
professional skills
The program includes:
• $5250 stipend for 10 weeks
• Housing in shared apartments and field station • Travel reimbursement
of up to $600
For more information on the program, research projects or to apply
please visit: http://science.utep.edu/cdb-
Enquiries: CDB-REU@utep.edu
