Other: Cincinnati.NSF_REU.BehavioralEvolution

[Alexandra Allison de Sousa]

Dear Colleagues,


This is to announce a new, paid summer research opportunity for
undergraduate students, at the University of Cincinnati's Department of
Biological Sciences - the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site in Sensory Ecology. Our program
is focused on research at the intersection of neurobiology, behavior,
ecology and evolution, and is directed at understanding how animals
use their senses to respond to their environment at functional and
evolutionary levels. Sophomore and junior Biology major students will be
chosen to join active lab groups for the summer and conduct cutting edge
research over a broad spectrum of topics in sensory ecology, including:

  *   Genomics and development of sensory systems
  *   Neural mechanisms of sensory system function
  *   Sensory perception and behavioral influences of the physical
      environment
  *   Neuroethology
  *   Animal communication
  *   Behavioral ecology of animal movement and dispersal

An educational program will develop student research and professional
skills and prepare them for graduate school or careers, and for
communicating science to the public.

  *   ~10 weeks in summer (May 31 - Aug 5, 2022)
  *   Students will receive a summer stipend plus dorm and meal expenses
  *   Students will work in labs, interact w/ faculty mentors, post-docs
      and grad students
  *   Weekly group seminars and meetings for students (e.g., career
      development, responsible research conduct, science
      communication training)
  *   Social events for students (e.g., trips to Cincinnati Zoo,
      Reds baseball)
  *   Concluding student research "mini-symposium" presentation session

Student applicants will be selected based on multiple
criteria. Applications for the REU program will be screened by
a committee to select individuals whose interests match with faculty
in the program. Emphasis will be placed on faculty recommendations and
student statements, along with academic performance and other indicators
of future research success. Participants must be US Citizens, US Nationals
or permanent residents.

The application review will begin February 1, 2022 and will close February
18. Students can apply online at: https://www.uc-bio-reu.com/

We hope you will encourage your students to visit our website and
consider applying.

 Thank you.

Stephanie Rollmann, PhD (stephanie...@uc.edu) and John Layne, PhD
(john....@uc.edu)

lay...@UCMAIL.UC.EDU

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