At the Center of Research in the Western Pacific
EPSCor Summer Research Experience Student Presentations
Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Science Building, Room SC200
Contact Dr. Laura Biggs at laura.guamepscor@gmail.com for more information.
This project is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. OIA-1457769.
NSF EPSCoR is hosting a webinar on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 2 pm (EDT) for all those interested in learning more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides a prestigious award that supports research-oriented students in a wide range of STEM and social science fields during graduate school. This webinar will provide an overview of the GRFP and program updates for the FY 2015 competition (incl. deadlines, application and review processes) and other program activities such as GROW (http://www.nsf.gov/grow).
The intended audience is faculty and university administrators, so please distribute this invitation to all who may be interested. No registration necessary. For more GRFP information visit www.nsfgrfp.org.
Guam EPSCOR is a 5-year, $6 million grant at the University of Guam that aims to develop a Guam Ecosystems Collaboratorium in order to ensure the sustainability of coral reef ecosystems in the face of environmental change. In addition to its research goals, Guam EPSCoR seeks to increase the number and diversity of students who choose Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers by engaging students in its Summer Research Experience Program.
The program enhances undergraduate curriculums with invaluable research experience and insight into career paths leading to masters and doctoral degrees. EPSCoR students in the REU Program may participate in field and lab studies that document coral reef ecosystems. Students will engage in biological sampling, mapping, videography, photography, oceanographic measurements and genetic analysis to better understand Guam’s corals.
The University of Guam and Research Corporation of the University of Guam are Equal Opportunity Employers that have received funding from the National Science Foundation to broaden the participation of underrepresented students in STEM fields. As such, the Summer Research Experience Program remains open to all qualified students, but women, minorities, and students with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Selected students must be available 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday for the duration of the summer program.
Program applications are due April 8, 2016 and internships begin May 25th through July 25th.