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From 1997 through the Summer of 2007, the DISL was a site for the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Funded by the National Science Foundation Ocean Sciences Research Experience for Undergraduates and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, seven undergraduate fellowships were offered during the summer semester at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Undergraduates in their junior and senior years with interests in marine science, biology, chemistry, geology and environmental sciences applid to the REU Program. The selected students were provided a $3600 Fellowship ($600.00 of which was a food allowance of $50.00/week) to participate in a twelve-week program during the summer. Students from outside the Mobile could apply for limited travel assistance (up to $400.00).
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| The focus of the REU Program was to provide participants with the opportunity to carry out an independent research project while working under the direction of a faculty mentor. While carrying out their research, REU students were given the opportunity to gain basic research skills, learn analytical techniques, and developed data interpretation and presentation proficiency. In addition, students were exposed to a diversity of scientists, graduate students and professionals who provided insight into |
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potential careers in marine science. Potential research areas included, for example: the ecology and early life history of marine and estuarine fishes; plant-animal interactions in seagrass beds; marine microbial ecology; estuarine nutrient biogeochemistry; benthic ecology; trophic interactions and carbon budgets in marine ecosystems; life history and biomechanics of marine invertebrates; phytoplankton and zooplankton ecology. |
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For further information on the DISL Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, please see the following links:
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| *Applicants were required to submit 1) application, 2) Official college transcripts of all completed work; 3) Two letters of recommendation; 4) a statement of career and research interest. Students wishing to participate in the REU program were required to submit applications by February 15. |
Although the NSF sponsored REU Program will not be offered during the 2008 year, various internships will be available and sponsored by individual DISL faculty members. For further information, please contact the University Programs Registrar, Sally Brennan, (251 861-2256).
The DISL REU Program was funded from 1997 through 2007 by:
The National Science Foundation - Division of Ocean Sciences
Research Experience for Undergraduates Program,
and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. |
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