This program is designed for students majoring in marine science, ecology, environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, and mathematics.
During the 12-week program, each student works with a mentor on an individual research project at one of the two marine labs at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences located on the Chesapeake Bay:
- Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Solomons, Maryland
- Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, Maryland
Research areas include:
- Estuarine processes
- Benthic environment
- Climate change
- Physical oceanography
- Contaminants
- Fisheries
- Molecular biology and genetics
- Environmental chemistry
- Submerged aquatic vegetation
- Modelling and analysis
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- A stipend of $6,000
- Housing costs
- Round-trip travel expenses
ELIGIBILITY:
- U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
- Completed at least two years of study towards a bachelors' degree
- Preference is given to rising seniors
- Students from underrepresented groups and institutions with limited research opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply
APPLICAITON DEADLINE: 02/15/2016
Students who are interested in applying, see resources here http://ur.umbc.edu/home/getting-started-in-research/
and contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu.
International Students who are interested in a summer research program may refer to this document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14-Gu0u8aTdq3AplVtVuaeur0OYjRdTVdrjXWGjzP1fI/edit?rm=full#gid=0
