The REU program includes a stipend, covers housing and travel expenses, and runs from May 30 to August 4, 2023. Applications open December 5, 2022 and are due by February 3, 2023.
Participate in a paid, intensive, 10-week summer program, with housing and travel provided, conducting an independent research project under the guidance of a PhD-level mentor.
Gain direct experience on all aspects of a research project, from reading the primary literature, experimental design, collecting and analyzing data, to presenting the results at a final symposium.
Develop critical thinking, independence, self-confidence, perseverance, and collaborative skills. Interact with REUs from other Chicago institutions, and benefit from workshops on science communication and professional development.
Research areas:
- Evolutionary biology
- Forest ecology
- Conservation biology
- Urban forestry and tree care
- Computer modeling
- Engineering solutions