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Water Resources Jump to:
2007 Students General Information about the NSF REU Site This REU Site, funded by the
National Science Foundation, provides a challenging nine-week
summer experience conducting research in Water Resources at the
University of Idaho (UI). Many
faculty members from several water disciplines, all of
them members of the multidisciplinary, degree-granting
Environmental Science Program at
UI, mentor students. REU students choose among many research projects such as
forest canopy transpiration, ecohydrology of managed forest ecosystems, water
resources sustainability, effects of shoreline development on large deep lakes,
and watershed restoration, to name a few. Students are fully integrated into the
productive research groups of their mentors, which are primarily funded by
federal and state agencies. Program Goals Our primary goals are to provide undergraduate students with meaningful, satisfying research experiences that: improve students' skills in applying the scientific method to hands-on research and train each student in modern research techniques; lead students to greater independence in pursuing their research interests, particularly those currently enrolled in non-PhD-granting institutions; and contribute to an increased number of women, Native American and Hispanic students (and other students from other groups underrepresented in science and engineering) who enter and complete graduate programs in science and engineering. Student Financial Support REU students receive a stipend of $3,600 for nine weeks of research, as well as a food allowance of $500, housing, and reimbursement for travel expenses up to $500. Upon successful completion of research projects, UI provides $750 support for students to present their research results at the National Congress for Undergraduate Research or other national conference. Application Procedures This program emphasizes recruiting of undergraduates who are underrepresented in
the sciences and engineering, yet all qualified undergraduate citizens or
permanent residents of the United States or its possessions are eligible.
Upcoming juniors and seniors are considered from a variety of science and
engineering disciplines, including biology, ecology, natural resources, civil
engineering, soil science, geology, and other environmental science and
engineering programs related to water resources. A complete application to this REU program consists of the following five items:
Please take a moment to notify us (envs@uidaho.edu or 208/885-6113) of your intent to apply. Review of application materials will begin on February 15, 2007 and continue until all positions are filled. Send material to the Environmental Science Program REU, University of Idaho, PO Box 443006, Moscow, ID 83844-3006. Students will be notified of acceptance starting in April. REU student selection will be based upon: demonstrated potential to succeed in graduate school as evidenced by undergraduate transcripts, the applicant's research interests and educational goals, the compatibility of a student's interests with participating faculty expertise and potential contribution to program goals. Additionally, one letter of recommendation should be from a faculty member who is willing to mentor the REU student in completing or presenting research results when he/she returns to the host school. Successful applicants will have a minimum GPA of 3.0, but this guideline can be waived if a UI faculty mentor has reason to believe that the summer experience can reasonably boost the student’s potential to succeed in graduate school. This program is for entering juniors and seniors; fundamental knowledge gained in previous undergraduate courses will be essential to the success of the research experience. Because of the variety of topics included in this Site, each faculty mentor will decide if an applicant is adequately prepared for the summer experience. Certain projects may require: the ability to hike in rough terrain, camping, a valid driver's license, modeling expertise, chemistry background, etc. Please feel free to request further details about special requirements. Undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An undergraduate student is a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associates degree. Students who are transferring from one institution to another and are enrolled at neither institution during the intervening summer may participate. 2007 Research Projects Water Resources is the unifying theme, with teams of students working with researchers who do experimental or analytical work in several watersheds. We encourage you to contact faculty for more information - contact information and web sites are located here. General questions regarding this REU site should be directed to jgram@uidaho.edu.
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