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Description
SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
at CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Spend a summer in the Adirondacks doing some interdisciplinary
research on the environment! Our REU program features a weekly
seminar on sustainability issues while offering laboratory experience
with ecologists, environmental engineers, microbiologists, and
biochemists. Participants have a unique opportunity to incorporate
both applied and basic science approaches to environmental problems.
The program includes seminars on analysis and presentation of
scientific data. In addition to the seminars and research experience,
outings to local natural areas, field trips, and visits to Ottawa or
Montreal provide opportunities for recreation and fellowship. Read on
for more details!
THEME: Sustainable management through environmental engineering and engineering and science.
WHO: Environmental engineering or science students who start their junior or senior year in Fall 2002.
WHEN: Ten weeks, May 28 - August 2, 2002
WHERE: Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York
WHAT: Conduct environmental research with faculty and graduate
student mentors.
Research projects are available in the
following areas:
* aquatic and atmospheric chemistry
* biodiversity and ecological sustainability
* water and hazardous waste treatment technologies
* environmental stresses on biological systems
* lifecycle assessment and sustainable energy
* bioremediation and fate of subsurface contamination
BENEFITS:
* Room and board
* Stipend of $3,500
* Some travel expenses
* Stimulating research environment
* Great summer outdoors activities
HOW: Apply by March 15, 2002
RESULTS: Research results from participants in the REU program have
been presented at national conferences and students won
prizes at national paper competitions.
DETAILS: For complete information on this summer research program
and for detailed description of application
requirements and for a summary of past research
experiences please visit our web site.
or
Contact the Co-Directors directly:
Stefan J. Grimberg
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY 13699-5710
Tel (315) 268-6490
Fax (315)268-7636
George W. Gilchrist
Dept. of Biology
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY 13699-5805
Tel (315) 268-2359
Fax (315) 268-7118