Overview

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Biodiversity Conservation program has been funded by the National Science Foundation for summer 2008, with funding expected to continue for summers 2009 and 2010.

Program Summary:

 A multidisciplinary group of students and faculty will compare fossil, archeological and modern marine samples to study how the marine ecosystem has changed through time.  We will determine the degree and nature of human impact, assess the health of the modern system, and identify possible approaches to protecting biodiversity. 

Activities include the following:

• Collecting and studying fossils to reconstruct changes in the marine ecosystem over the past 3 million years
• Applying archeological techniques to American Indian shell midden materials to examine the marine system before intensive human influences
• Participating in research cruises and examining the health of the modern marine fauna
• Exploring environmental management implications of your work

Dates: June 4 - July 31, 2008

Eligibility:

Eligible participants include rising juniors and seniors in Archeology/American Indian Studies, Biology, Environmental Studies, Geology/Paleontology and Marine Sciences. Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply!

Financial Support:

• $ 450.00 a week stipend for 8 weeks
• All expenses paid
  • Round-trip transportation to Wilmington
  • Free housing in university apartments
  • $32 a day for food (cook or eat out)
• Money to continue your research at your home institution
• Travel to present your research results

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin April 7, 2008.

Application - instructions for submitting an application

Program Flyer - printable pdf file