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Research Opportunities
Merck-AAAS Undergraduate Science Research 2008
The Departments of Chemistry and Biology at Truman State University are pleased to announce a summer research opportunity for faculty and students in biology and chemistry at Truman. The research is part of an effort by biology and chemistry to work with the Kirksville Watershed Commission to characterize the health of Forest and Hazel Creek Lakes. The goal of the program is to formalize the interaction of students and faculty already working on water analysis as well as to integrate new students and faculty into the project so that we can better understand the influences that chemistry has on the biology of the lake and vice versa. Funding for this research is provided by Merck-AAAS and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Science Division of Truman State University. Applications are due 29 February.
Molecular Ecology at Truman State University:
Truman State University, in conjunction with the University of New
Mexico and Kansas State University, invites students to apply to
participate in our 2008 Molecular Ecology Summer Program. This
program is limited to 3-4 students and aims to train undergraduates
in fungal ecology using traditional and contemporary molecular
techniques. Although previous experience with standard laboratory
techniques is desirable, you do not need to have prior experience
with fungi or ecology. However, participants will be required to
travel to at least five different field sites (Chihuahua, Mexico;
Socorro, NM; Manhattan, KS, Hot Springs, SD, and Alberta, Canada)
while maintaining a congenial attitude and expressing a penchant
curiosity about your biological surroundings. Although the
questions asked during the summer are somewhat open, we are
particularly looking for students interested in increasing our
understanding of fungal endophytes and the role they play in
different ecological systems.
Truman Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships 2008
Applications for the 2008 Student Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Grants must be submitted by February 8, 2008. Students must contact a faculty member for sponsorship. Additional information and grant guidelines can be obtained in the Magruder Hall Science Office (MG2004) or go to http://vpaa.truman.edu/URSGuidelines2008.pdf.
Summer Research at Truman in Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship (URF) and the Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF), formerly Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Applicants must be sponsored by a faculty member. The application deadlines are February 1, 2008. Contact Dr. Cynthia Cooper or Dr. Michael Lockhart for more information.
Some External Summer Research Programs:
The National Science Foundation offers many undergraduate research programs in many subdisciplines of the life and physical sciences.
The Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Internship Program provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate students to receive hands-on experience in a real-world setting that prepares them to become part of tomorrow's workforce.
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (pdf file)
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Undergraduate Student rotations are available year round for talented and dedicated undergraduate students currently pursuing a degree in the biological or physical sciences. The rotations are specifically designed for the serious student who desires a short-term but meaningful research experience.
More programs will be posted as the information becomes available.