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Description
Background:
The Eastern Sierra Internship is an engaged learning community
in which 15-20 students explore the role of scientific inquiry
in natural resource management through work on their research
projects and weekly science discussions, guest seminars, student
presentations, and other regular group feedback and reflection.
For summer 2003, ESI offers three interrelated programs: the
Interagency Resource Teams (IRT), Scientific Assistants and
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Basic details (including
stipends) for each of these programs are at the end of this post.
Project Descriptions:
Scientific Assistants: Students with prior field monitoring
and research experience can apply to be Scientific Assistants.
These students focus on one project, usually in natural resource
management and work in collaboration with both academic
specialists and resource agency specialists. Current university
students and recent graduates are eligible for this position.
Stipend: $1500-2500 plus room and board
REU: The Research Experience for Undergraduates is funded by National
Science Foundation. This program lets current university students
design independent research projects while receiving guidance from
research scientists.
Stipend: $3000 plus room and board
IRT: Less experienced students are introduced to ecological
field monitoring and research on Interagency Resource Teams
(IRT). The IRT rotate through a wide range of projects
throughout the summer and work with both academic researchers
and natural resource agency specialists.
Cost: $2200 including room and board
Terms:
June 15- August 23rd
Application deadline: March 15th
Open to current undergraduates and recent graduates.
Location: White Mountain Research Station in Bishop, CA, in the
Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains
For details and application, please visit our website.
or contact us via e-mail.